Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Himachal Pradesh Sees Rise in SC/ST Act Cases
The NCRB has released data showing an increase in cases filed under the SC/ST Act in Himachal Pradesh.
In 2023, 13.2% of all registered FIRs were related to this Act.
This is a rise compared to the previous year.
This means that the police registered more cases related to the Act, as the total number of registered FIRs remained constant in the given time period.
SC/ST Act cases in Himachal Pradesh increased in 2023.
The NCRB released the data.
13.2% of all FIRs in the state were under the SC/ST Act.
229 FIRs pertaining to the SC/ST Act were registered in 2023.
The 2023 figure represents a 9% growth over the previous year.
- Who
- National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Himachal Pradesh Police
- What
- Reported on FIRs registered under the SC/ST Act
- When
- 2023
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India
- Why
- To report on cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Advocates for SC/ST
Critics of SC/ST Act
Effectiveness of the Act
Advocates for SC/ST
The increase in registered cases indicates a continued need for the act and its enforcement to protect marginalized communities.
Critics of SC/ST Act
The rise in cases might suggest misuse of the Act or potential for false accusations.
- Total FIRs (2023)
- 13,505
- SC/ST Act FIRs (%)
- 13.2%
- SC/ST Act FIRs (2023)
- 229
- SC/ST Act FIRs (2022)
- 210
- SC/ST Act FIRs (2021)
- 244
Sources
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