Barodia Nonagir Dalit murder case: Serious allegations against former Home Minister, Supreme Court Justice J.K. Maheshwari recuses himself from the case!
After Justice J.K. Maheshwari’s removal, the case will now be handed over to a new bench. The petitioner side demands that the entire matter be investigated independently by the CBI or SIT. Bhopal. In the much-discussed Barodia Nonagir Dalit murder case related to Khurai assembly constituency of Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, senior Supreme Court judge Justice J.K. Maheshwari has recused himself from hearing. As soon as the hearing started last Friday, Justice Maheshwari clearly said, “I do not want to hear this case. It should be handed over to some other bench.” This decision has come at a time when the bench of Justice Maheshwari and Justice Vijay Bishnoi was continuously hearing this sensitive case since January 2024. Senior advocate Meenesh Dubey, on behalf of the petitioner, said, “This decision is shocking. They were hearing this case from the beginning. If they have recused themselves, there must be some serious reason behind it!” Know what is the Barodia-Nonagir Dalit murder case? This case starts in January 2019 from Barodia-Nonagir village of Khurai Dehat police station area of Sagar district, when Anjana Ahirwar, daughter of a Dalit family of the village, was allegedly beaten up and molested by some goons. The family alleges that the police did not add the section of molestation in the FIR, which weakened the process of justice. Since then, one by one, two members of this Dalit family were murdered and one suspicious death occurred. – 23 January 2019 Raghuveer Ahirwar’s son Vishnu was beaten up in the market. – 26 January 2019: Incident of beating and molestation of Anjana. Case registered under SC-ST Act. – 31 March 2021: Nitin alias Lalu arrested by police in a false case, family claims. – 24 August 2023: Nitin beaten to death by mob. Mother and elder daughter-in-law attacked, house vandalized. – 25 May 2024: Main witness Rajendra Ahirwar murdered with axe and sticks. – 26 May 2024: Anjana, who was returning with Rajendra’s body, died under suspicious circumstances after falling from a moving ambulance. What are the allegations in the petition? Anjana’s mother and sister-in-law have filed a petition in the Supreme Court in which they have directly accused Khurai BJP MLA and former Home Minister Bhupendra Singh of being involved in the murder conspiracy. The petition states that after Nitin’s murder, Anjana was called to the former minister’s house. She was threatened not to testify. A settlement of Rs 2 crore was offered which Anjana rejected. Anjana had given a written complaint to the police officers on 26 February 2024. The former minister pressured the family to give specified statements to the media. PUCL report also attached with the petition The People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) report released in July 2024 said that the entire incident is a well-planned caste violence, in which the Dalit family was repeatedly targeted and the justice process was affected by killing eyewitnesses. After Justice J.K. Maheshwari’s removal, the case will now be assigned to a new bench. The petitioner side demands that the entire case be investigated independently by the CBI or SIT. The influence of high profile political personalities should be stopped and witnesses and the victim’s family should be given protection. Ankit Pachauri Courtesy : Hindi News
Dalit shopkeeper stabbed for not giving loan- disgusting incident of casteism in Rajasthan
The Meghwal community has termed this incident as a disgusting example of casteism and violence and has demanded from the police administration that the accused should be arrested as soon as possible and given strict punishment. People of the community say that such incidents are not only a crime against the Dalit community, but also harm social harmony. Bari Sadri/Chittorgarh- A heartbreaking incident in Delwas village of Chittorgarh district of Rajasthan has created a wave of anger in the Meghwal community. Shivlal Meghwal, a Dalit shopkeeper running a grocery shop on Kalkipura Road, was attacked by three people with knives and sticks for not giving a loan. Shivlal was seriously injured in this attack, and an attempt was also made to molest his wife. This incident has shocked the local community and the Meghwal community has demanded strict action against the accused. According to information received by The Mooknayak from a community member, on July 28, Delwas resident Shivlal Meghwal was sitting at his grocery shop when Ganpat Lal Mogia came to the shop and asked for bidis, matchboxes, and tansen (gutkha) on credit. Shivlal refused to lend, following which Ganpat threatened Shivlal using caste-derogatory words like “chamarta” and “dhedya” and saying, “Your aukaat is that you won’t lend, I will see you tomorrow.” The next day, Tuesday, around 6 p.m., Ganpat Lal Mogia, Ramlal, and Ramlal’s wife attacked Shivlal’s shop. Shivlal’s wife Kusum and his mother-in-law were also present at the shop. Ganpat had a knife in his hand, while Ramlal and his wife were armed with sticks. The attackers insulted Shivlal with caste-related derogatory words like “Chamarta” and “Metar” and Ganpat stabbed Shivlal in the chest with a knife, leaving him bleeding and unconscious. Ramlal and his wife then hit Shivlal on the back with sticks. During the attack, Ramlal held Kusum in his arms and abused her. When Kusum screamed, people from the neighbourhood, Pritam Meghwal, Harish, Mukesh Meghwal, Dharmesh Meghwal, and Durgashankar, rushed to the spot. Seeing the crowd, the three attackers fled. Locals say that if they had not arrived on time, the attackers would have killed Shivlal on the spot. The injured Shivlal was immediately rushed to the hospital, where his condition remains critical. Shivlal’s wife Kusum attended the Dungla police station and filed a complaint against Ganpat Lal Mogia, Ramlal, and Ramlal’s wife. The police have registered case number 86/2025, and investigation and action in the case is going on under the direction of DYSP Badisadri. Injured Shivlal Meghwal This incident has caused great anger in the Meghwal community. The people of the society have demanded strict action against the three accused. Social worker Shankarlal Meghwal Bildi expressed deep grief over the incident and said, “Such incidents are a stigma on civilized society. The police administration should take quick and strict action to curb such incidents, so that such incidents can be prevented in future.” The Meghwal community has described this incident as a disgusting example of casteism and violence and has demanded from the police administration that the accused should be arrested as soon as possible and given strict punishment. People of the society say that such incidents are not only a crime against the Dalit community, but also harm social harmony. Geetha Sunil Pillai Courtesy : Hindi News
Transgender person ends life in Thane; auto-rickshaw driver held for abetment
Thane, A 23-year-old transgender person allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Thane district, prompting police to arrest an auto-rickshaw driver on charges of abetment, officials said on Tuesday. The victim and 28-year-old accused, both residents of Bhiwandi town, were in a relationship, Bhoiwada’s assistant police inspector Shivaji Patil said. The accused used to call the victim frequently and also harass him, he said. Fed up with the constant harassment, the victim allegedly hanged himself from the ceiling of his house on August 1, the police said. Based on a complaint by the victim’s brother, the police arrested the accused on Sunday and registered a case against him under section 108 (abatement of suicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the official said. PTI COR GK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content. Courtesy : The Print Note: This news is originally published on https://theprint.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
⚖️Supreme Rebuke: Top Court Slams Rahul Over China Remark
Supreme Court Questions Claim Criticised Rahul Gandhi for alleging Chinese occupation of 2,000 sq km, calling it unpatriotic. Stayed the defamation case but urged him to speak in Parliament instead of social media. Questioned the basis of his claims on India-China border issues. Political Fallout And BJP’s Response BJP leaders seized on SC’s remarks, branding Gandhi’s statements as irresponsible. Amit Malviya labelled him “China Guru” and accused him of harming national security. Linked his “dead economy” remark to a broader diplomatic misstep involving Russia and Pakistan. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
‘They don’t decide who a true Indian is’: Priyanka defends Rahul after SC rebuke; insists he never disrespected Army
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday objected to the observation made by the Supreme Court questioning Rahul Gandhi for his “China occupied Indian territory” remarks. “With due respect to the honourable judges of the Supreme Court, they do not decide who a true Indian is. It is the duty of the opposition leader to question the government. My brother (Rahul Gandhi) would never speak against the Army, he holds them in the highest respect. This is a misinterpretation,” the Congress MP said while talking to reporters. — PTI_News (@PTI_News) Meanwhile, Congress MP KC Venugopal also responded to the SC pulling up Rahul Gandhi, saying, “What Rahul Gandhi is discussing is the thinking of every nationalist Indian. Whenever we are asking questions inside the Parliament, there is no answer. Whenever we are asking something related to national interest outside the Parliament, we are termed as anti-national. Who will give the definition of ‘true Indian’? We are the true Indians who are raising questions for India.” — ANI (@ANI) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the proceedings against Rahul Gandhi before a Lucknow court over his remarks about the Army during his December 2022 Bharat Jodo Yatra. The court, however, censured the leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha, saying if he is a “true Indian”, he would not say such a thing. “You are leader of opposition. Say things in Parliament, why do you have say it on social media? “How do you get to know that 2000 sq km land was occupied by Chinese, if you are true indian, you wouldn’t say such a thing,” the bench observed. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A G Masih lambasted Rahul for his 2022 statement, saying that Chinese are “thrashing our soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh”, while criticising the government for its handling of the Galwan Valley clash at the LAC. Rahul moved the Supreme Court after the Allahabad high court on May 29 rejected his plea for quashing of the summoning order passed in February by a court in Lucknow. “People will ask about Bharat Jodo Yatra, here and there, Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot and what-not. But they will not ask a single question about China capturing 2,000 sqkm of Indian territory, killing 20 Indian soldiers and thrashing our soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh. But the Indian Press doesn’t ask a question to them about this. Isn’t it true? The nation is watching all this. Don’t pretend that people don’t know,” Rahul had said at a press conference during the Bharat Jodo yatra. Courtesy : TOI Note: This news is originally published on https://timesofindia.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Why was the date of Rahul Gandhi’s Vote Adhikar Yatra in Bihar changed? Congress’s path with RJD is not easy
Bihar Vidhan Sabha Election: Assembly elections will be held in Bihar in October-November. Before this, Congress is trying to regain its lost political ground in Bihar, but its path will not be easy in the alliance. Patna: Congress is leading the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance (INDIA Bloc). In alliance politics, parties have to make many compromises. Every party has its own agenda, its own principles and it is not easy to maintain coherence between them. The influence of one party can benefit the entire alliance, while the defamation of one party can also harm all the allies. Even though Congress is leading a big alliance, it is forced to keep its principles and beliefs limited to itself. It cannot show its eyes to the allies like BJP. In Bihar, the indications so far are that the main allies of the All India Alliance, Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), will contest the elections together. However, Congress is facing a huge dilemma because of RJD. The process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list of the Election Commission is going on in Bihar. Both Congress and RJD opened a front against the central government and the Election Commission against this process. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav lodged an objection against the Election Commission for removing the names of 65 lakh voters from the list of the state. He even claimed that his name is not in the voter list. When the Election Commission replied to him that his name is in the list of two different constituencies, he did not have any precise answer. After this, a case has also been registered against him on the charge of getting two voter cards made. He has also received a notice from the Election Department. RJD has not only suffered due to this incident, Congress is also facing the brunt of it. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was going to take out a ‘Vote Rights Yatra’ with Tejashwi Yadav on August 10 in Bihar, but Congress’s own ally RJD was accused of misusing the right to vote. Now the question is how can Rahul Gandhi talk about the right to vote in front of the common people? He has been forced to postpone this journey. Will Tejashwi talk about the right to vote with Rahul now? Congress MP Rahul Gandhi’s journey in Bihar will now start from Sasaram on August 17. Sasaram is in Rohtas district. However, it is not clear whether the name of this journey will remain ‘Vote Rights Yatra’ as before or not. At present, its purpose seems to be to create an atmosphere for the Bihar assembly elections. Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge will join this journey on the first day itself. Leaders of the India Alliance will also participate in this journey which will be held in several phases. If Rahul Gandhi will take up this journey on the issue of voters’ rights, will Tejashwi Yadav also join him? This is a question, the answer to which the Congress will have to find. Authored by: Suryakant Pathak About the author Suryakant Pathak is a consultant at Navbharat Times Online. He has been doing journalism for the last 31 years. He writes news, analysis and blogs on India’s international relations, political-social developments in the country and the world. He started as a reporter in Dainik Bhaskar in 1995 and then worked for Naiduniya, Amar Ujala, ET Courtesy : Hindi News
Transgender enrolment in schools, colleges rises, UP, Bihar lead: Government data
The Ministry of Education has confirmed a major rise in transgender enrolments. While Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have led in school-level figures, UP also topped higher education. Experts say more inclusion efforts are needed to sustain and support these gains. India has seen a notable increase in the enrolment of transgender students in both school and higher education, according to data shared by the Ministry of Education in the Rajya Sabha. The data was presented in response to a question by MP Swati Maliwal. As per the figures, the number of transgender students enroled in schools rose from just 155 in the 2021-22 academic year to 965 in 2023-24. This marks a more than six-fold increase in two years. STORIES YOU MAY LIKE Russian woman lists 3 reasons why she married Indian man in viral video Woman, lover arrested after her family of four die by suicide in Madhya Pradesh After Tejashwi Yadav, poll body notice to Bihar MP’s wife for having 2 voter IDs Uttar Pradesh and Bihar recorded the highest school enrolments in 2023-24, with 327 and 282 students respectively. SOME STATES SHOW DECLINE DESPITE OVERALL GROWTH Despite the nationwide upward trend, some states witnessed a fall in numbers. Rajasthan saw a decline from 107 students in 2021-22 to 77 in 2023-24, while West Bengal recorded a steep drop from 211 to 62 between 2022-23 and 2023-24. Table: State-wise transgender students in schools State/UT 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 Uttar Pradesh 16 239 327 Bihar 4 47 282 Rajasthan 107 88 77 Karnataka 0 2 39 Maharashtra 3 32 12 West Bengal 0 211 62 Odisha 6 43 22 Jharkhand 2 11 27 Meghalaya 0 26 23 Andhra Pradesh 0 132 31 All India Total 155 880 965 INSTITUTIONAL ENROLMENT INCREASES A similar increase was seen in colleges and universities. As per the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), the number of transgender students enroled in higher education increased from 302 in 2020-21 to 1,448 in 2022-23 (provisional). Uttar Pradesh topped this list as well, with 369 students in 2022-23, followed by Maharashtra (158), Madhya Pradesh (124), Telangana (104), and Tamil Nadu (98). Table: State-wise transgender students in colleges and universities State/UT 2020–21 2021–22 2022–23 (P) Uttar Pradesh 30 172 369 Maharashtra 16 118 158 Madhya Pradesh 9 76 124 Telangana 15 24 104 Tamil Nadu 35 56 98 Rajasthan 26 34 101 Karnataka 20 69 73 Kerala 32 55 54 Gujarat 7 23 62 Total 302 877 1,448 NEED FOR CONTINUED POLICY SUPPORT While the rise in enrolment is encouraging, officials and education experts emphasise that sustained efforts are needed to ensure retention and support for transgender students. Many states still report negligible or zero enrolment, including Ladakh, Nagaland, and Lakshadweep. The ministry acknowledged the need for inclusive educational frameworks and has called for institutional and policy interventions to bridge regional disparities and ensure that transgender learners can access and thrive in the system. Courtesy : India Today Note: This news is originally published on https:/indiatoday.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Pune Crime News: Dalit Girls Allege Casteist Abuse by Pune Police, Rohit Pawar Demands Action
Three Dalit girls in Pune have accused police of casteist slurs and mistreatment during questioning. Despite repeated efforts, no FIR has been filed, triggering political outrage and protests by activists. Pune, Three Dalit girls in Pune have alleged that they were subjected to casteist slurs and humiliating treatment by a female police officer during questioning. The incident has sparked outrage, with political leaders and activists accusing Pune police of insensitivity and deliberate inaction. Join our WhatsApp Channel to Stay Updated! The girl at the centre of the issue had reportedly fled from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar after facing injustice there and sought temporary shelter in Pune. She stayed with three other girls for some time. However, police soon summoned all of them for questioning. Ankur Nikam Courtesy : The Bridge Chronicle Note: This news is originally published on https:/thebridgechronicle.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
Great leader of Dalits, adivasis: Lalu Yadav pays tribute to Shibu Soren
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren, who passed away on Monday morning in a Delhi hospital after a prolonged illness. New Delhi: RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav expressed deep sorrow and paid tribute to former Jharkhand Chief Minister and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) founder Shibu Soren, who passed away on Monday morning in a Delhi hospital after a prolonged illness. “Today, Shibu Soren passed away. He was a great leader of Dalits and Adivasis. It is a matter of deep sorrow, and we pay our heartfelt tribute to him,” said Lalu Yadav. Shibu Soren, the towering tribal leader and father of current Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren, breathed his last at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi at 8.56 a.m., according to a statement issued by the hospital. “He died after a prolonged illness. He was suffering from a kidney ailment and had also suffered a stroke a month and a half ago. He had been on life support for the past month,” the hospital said. Soren was under the care of Dr. A.K. Bhalla, Chairman of Nephrology, and a team from the neurology and ICU departments. Born on January 11, 1944, in Nemra village, then in Bihar (now in Jharkhand), Shibu Soren belonged to the Santhal tribal community. A lifelong advocate for tribal rights, he began his activism at the age of 18 by founding the Santhal Navyuvak Sangh, which focused on land and tribal issues. In 1972, he co-founded the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) along with A.K. Roy and Binod Bihari Mahato, leading the charge for a separate Jharkhand state and the empowerment of tribal communities. He served as the General Secretary of the JMM and played a pivotal role in the movement that eventually led to the formation of Jharkhand in 2000. Soren served as Chief Minister of Jharkhand three times. Though his tenures were short due to coalition complexities, his impact on state politics and tribal advocacy was long-lasting. Known affectionately as “Dishom Guru”, Shibu Soren was revered in tribal regions for his commitment to justice and upliftment of marginalised communities. His passing marks the end of an era in Jharkhand’s politics. Courtesy : Munsif News 24×7 Note: This news is originally published on https:/munsifnews24x7.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.
‘He portrays all members of the SC/ST section as criminals, thieves’: Dalit activist files complaint against Adoor Gopalakrishnan for ‘casteist’ remarks
Dinu Veyil labelled Gopalakrishnan a “casteist”, and filed a complaint with the Thiruvananthapuram Museum Police Station, accusing the filmmaker of encouraging ill-will Dalit activist Dinu Veyil has filed a complaint against filmmaker Adoor Gopalakrishnan for portraying members of the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes as “criminals, thieves or prone to corruption”. Veyil, founder of the non-governmental organisation Dhisha Kerala, took to Facebook to inform that an official complaint was filed at the Thiruvananthapuram Museum Police Station and SC/ST Commission. As per the post, Veyil accused Gopalakrishnan of encouraging ill will. “Portraying the SC/ST group as “Take the money and run” as taking away the money provided by the government schemes by SC/ST community links to dishonesty/IMMORALITY/corruption, thereby creating ill-will (dislike) against SC/ST community is likely to grow in the minds of others [sic],” he penned. Veyil further labelled Gopalakrishnan’s comments as “intentional humiliation”. “Although not personally targeted, Adoor’s statement insults the individuals who belong to the SC/ST category who were present in the platform, the people who belong to the ST category who applied for the present fund so far, and the people who belonged to the SC/ ST category who are watching this through social media and TV channels.” The human rights advocate had earlier bashed Gopalakrishnan and questioned the filmmaker on the genuineness of his claims. “Under what data is it said that the money given to SC/ST will create a way for corruption?” He further called the filmmaker a “casteist”. During the Kerala Policy Film Conclave held on Sunday, Gopalakrishnan took centre stage to comment that the ₹1.5 crore grant provided to SC/ST could pave the way for corruption. Though he appreciated the initiative, the filmmaker suggested that those receiving it must undergo three months of intensive training before making films. Courtesy : The Week Note: This news is originally published on https:/theweek.com/bha and is used purely for non-profit/non-commercial purposes, especially human rights.