1. 🔥 Nagaur (Sanvrad) Dalit Youth Stripping Case (2020)
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Incident: Two Dalit youths were tied, stripped naked, and beaten in Sanvrad village, Nagaur district, for allegedly stealing.
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Key Issues: Extreme humiliation, caste-based violence, viral video led to national outrage.
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Legal Outcome: FIR under SC/ST Act, IPC; several accused arrested.
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Significance: Highlighted deep-rooted caste violence and misuse of power by dominant castes in rural Rajasthan.
2. 🪦 Pehlu Khan Lynching Case (2017)
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Incident: Though Pehlu Khan was a Muslim dairy farmer, this case is often grouped with Dalit atrocities due to similar mob violence patterns. He was lynched by cow vigilantes in Alwar district.
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Legal Outcome: Accused were acquitted due to lack of evidence; widespread condemnation.
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Significance: Sparked national debate on cow vigilantism and caste-community violence; SC/ST and minority safety questioned.
3. ⚰️ Bhilwara Dalit Youth Beaten to Death (2022)
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Incident: A 20-year-old Dalit youth, Avtar Meghwal, was beaten to death allegedly by upper-caste men in Bhilwara for sporting a moustache and riding a motorcycle.
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Legal Action: FIR under SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IPC.
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Significance: Demonstrated symbolic caste control over Dalit expressions of pride and identity.
4. 🏫 Jalore School Water Caste Discrimination Case (2022)
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Incident: Indra Kumar Meghwal, a 9-year-old Dalit student, died after being beaten by a teacher for drinking water from an “upper caste pot.”
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Legal Action: Accused arrested; charged under SC/ST Act.
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Significance: Shocked the nation; showed casteism still exists even in educational spaces.
5. 🔗 Barmer Dalit Couple Suicide Case (2021)
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Incident: A Dalit man and his wife died by suicide after being harassed by local influential people over a land dispute in Barmer district.
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Legal Action: Suicide note blamed harassment; cases filed under SC/ST Act.
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Significance: Brought attention to land rights and caste-based oppression in rural Rajasthan.
6. 🔒 Hanumangarh Dalit Youth Custodial Death (2023)
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Incident: A Dalit youth died in police custody under suspicious circumstances.
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Legal Action: Allegations of custodial torture; judicial inquiry demanded.
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Significance: Exposed caste bias in law enforcement; triggered protests.
🧾 Common Themes in These Cases:
| Theme | Description |
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| Caste-based violence | Physical assaults, killings, humiliation due to caste identity |
| Institutional failure | Police apathy, delayed FIRs, misuse of power |
| Symbolic oppression | Attacks on Dalit pride (moustache, clothing, vehicles, etc.) |
| Land and access disputes | Conflicts over land ownership or access to water sources |
| Justice delayed | Many cases witness delayed or denied justice, leading to protests |