Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Gujarat HC Allows Oral Arguments for 2016 Una Flogging Victim
In 2016, some people were attacked in Gujarat.
A trial court later said the victim of the attack could only submit written arguments.
However, the Gujarat High Court has overturned this decision.
The High Court has said that the victim has the right to speak in court and present their case.
This decision is based on a law that protects the rights of victims of caste-based violence, ensuring they can actively participate in court proceedings.
The High Court emphasized that the victim is an important part of the legal process.
The Gujarat High Court overturned a trial court order restricting the Una flogging victim to written arguments.
The High Court stated the victim has the right to make oral arguments under the SC/ST Act.
The case involves a 2016 incident where Vashram Sarvaiya and family were attacked.
The initial incident led to protests against atrocities on Dalits.
40 accused are facing trial under the IPC and Atrocity Act.
- Who
- Vashram Sarvaiya, the victim of the 2016 Una flogging, and the Gujarat High Court.
- What
- The Gujarat High Court quashed a trial court order that restricted the victim to written arguments.
- When
- The Gujarat High Court order was passed on September 1, 2024, and the original incident occurred in 2016.
- Where
- Gujarat, India
- Why
- The High Court ruled that the right to make oral arguments is guaranteed under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- Case
- 2016 Una Flogging
- Court
- Gujarat High Court
- Petitioner
- Vashram Sarvaiya
- Act
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Accused
- 40
- Date of HC Order
- September 1, 2024