Gujarat Records 13,731 Atrocities Against SCs; 3,356 Against STs, Conviction Rates Remain Low

Gujarat has witnessed a significant number of reported atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), raising concerns over the safety of vulnerable communities and the pace of justice in such cases.

According to the official figures cited in the report, Gujarat recorded 13,731 cases of atrocities against SCs and 3,356 cases involving STs. The figures have triggered criticism from social organisations and opposition parties over the government’s handling of cases involving marginalised communities.

3,553 ST Atrocity Cases Pending Trial

The report states that 1,887 new cases of atrocities against the tribal community were registered in Gujarat over the past six years.

At present, 3,553 cases involving atrocities against Scheduled Tribes are pending trial in courts, highlighting the delay in the judicial process.

The report also notes that the figures reflect cases registered with the police, while some incidents may remain unreported due to fear, social pressure and other factors.

Conviction Rate Falls Further

The conviction rate in atrocity cases has also emerged as a major concern.

For cases involving Scheduled Castes, the conviction rate fell from 7.4% in 2023 to 5.4% in 2024, according to the figures cited in the report.

Gujarat has witnessed a significant number of reported atrocities against Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs), raising concerns over the safety of vulnerable communities and the pace of justice in such cases.

According to the official figures cited in the report, Gujarat recorded 13,731 cases of atrocities against SCs and 3,356 cases involving STs. The figures have triggered criticism from social organisations and opposition parties over the government’s handling of cases involving marginalised communities.

3,553 ST Atrocity Cases Pending Trial

The report states that 1,887 new cases of atrocities against the tribal community were registered in Gujarat over the past six years.

At present, 3,553 cases involving atrocities against Scheduled Tribes are pending trial in courts, highlighting the delay in the judicial process.

The report also notes that the figures reflect cases registered with the police, while some incidents may remain unreported due to fear, social pressure and other factors.

Conviction Rate Falls Further

The conviction rate in atrocity cases has also emerged as a major concern.

For cases involving Scheduled Castes, the conviction rate fell from 7.4% in 2023 to 5.4% in 2024, according to the figures cited in the report.

In cases involving Scheduled Tribes, the conviction rate declined from 7.4% in 2023 to 4.5% in 2024.

The report attributes the low conviction rate to factors such as weak police investigations, witnesses turning hostile and delays in providing legal assistance.

Demand For Fast-Track Trials

The issue has now become a political flashpoint in Gujarat, with allegations that the government has failed to adequately protect the constitutional rights and security of vulnerable communities.

Social organisations and opposition leaders have called for atrocity cases involving SC and ST communities to be heard in fast-track courts to ensure quicker justice.

The report warns that unless perpetrators face timely legal consequences, the lack of fear of the law could leave marginalised communities feeling increasingly insecure.

The report attributes the low conviction rate to factors such as weak police investigations, witnesses turning hostile and delays in providing legal assistance.

Demand For Fast-Track Trials

The issue has now become a political flashpoint in Gujarat, with allegations that the government has failed to adequately protect the constitutional rights and security of vulnerable communities.

Social organisations and opposition leaders have called for atrocity cases involving SC and ST communities to be heard in fast-track courts to ensure quicker justice.

The report warns that unless perpetrators face timely legal consequences, the lack of fear of the law could leave marginalised communities feeling increasingly insecure.

According to the official figures cited in the report, Gujarat recorded 13,731 cases of atrocities against SCs and 3,356 cases involving STs. The figures have triggered criticism from social organisations and opposition parties over the government’s handling of cases involving marginalised communities.

3,553 ST Atrocity Cases Pending Trial

The report states that 1,887 new cases of atrocities against the tribal community were registered in Gujarat over the past six years.

At present, 3,553 cases involving atrocities against Scheduled Tribes are pending trial in courts, highlighting the delay in the judicial process.

The report also notes that the figures reflect cases registered with the police, while some incidents may remain unreported due to fear, social pressure and other factors.

Conviction Rate Falls Further

The conviction rate in atrocity cases has also emerged as a major concern.

For cases involving Scheduled Castes, the conviction rate fell from 7.4% in 2023 to 5.4% in 2024, according to the figures cited in the report.

In cases involving Scheduled Tribes, the conviction rate declined from 7.4% in 2023 to 4.5% in 2024.

The report attributes the low conviction rate to factors such as weak police investigations, witnesses turning hostile and delays in providing legal assistance.

Demand For Fast-Track Trials

The issue has now become a political flashpoint in Gujarat, with allegations that the government has failed to adequately protect the constitutional rights and security of vulnerable communities.

Social organisations and opposition leaders have called for atrocity cases involving SC and ST communities to be heard in fast-track courts to ensure quicker justice.

The report warns that unless perpetrators face timely legal consequences, the lack of fear of the law could leave marginalised communities feeling increasingly insecure.