The lack of evidence under the atrocities Act in the Khairlanji case has yet again raised eyebrows regarding the total indifference shown by the administration in dealing with such cases.
The lack of evidence under the atrocities Act in the Khairlanji case has yet again raised eyebrows regarding the total indifference shown by the administration in dealing with such cases. The Dalit forum on Saturday held a workshop detailing the need for the diligent implementation of this act.
Former high court judge BG Kolse Patil said the way the Democratic Front government has been dealing with cases of atrocities is against the constitution itself.
“To deny a Dalit their right to register their cases under the atrocities act indicates that they are being denied their fundamental rights, as stated in the constitution. The government is detached from the people in such instances,” said Kolse Patil. The speakers strongly condemned the government’s attitude towards the Khairlanji case.
“The rules are well-specified and stringent; yet, in eight out of ten cases, we see that the police and government administration just ignores them brazenly. Firstly, there is total non-cognisance of registering offences under this act. It is clearly mentioned that no officials below the level of a deputy superintendent can lodge a complaint under this Act, yet that happens,” said Anand Teltumbde, a Committee for the Protection of Democratic Rights (CPDR) activist.
Teltumbde cited an example of a study conducted by the council of social justice, “From 1995 till 2010, in 95 percent of cases, the rules under the Act have not been followed.” Buddhapriya Kabir, a Dalit human rights activist from Marathwada, said a public campaign for creating awareness is required.
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