In 2004 the NHRC characterized the law enforcement machinery as the greatest violator of Dalits’ human rights.35 This problem is not a recent one. In 1979 India constituted the National Police Commission to analyze problems in police performance.36 However, the Commission’s recommendations, which include recommendations specific to police abuse of Dalits, have still not been adopted. Police [...]
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Dalits and law enforcement
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Custodial abuse and torture of Dalits, Dalits, Discrimination in the provision of disaster relief, Disproportionate targeting of Dalits, enforcement, Failure of police to properly register crimes against Dalits, Forced Prostitution, Lack of gender equity, law, Police abuse of Dalit Women, Police Extortion and Looting, Poor implementation of development programs, Reform state policies, security legislation against Dalits on October 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
