Archive · 7 Oct 2026
DSS Urges Effective Implementation of SC/ST Atrocities Act
Dalit Sthree Sakthi held a legal clinic in Vijayawada for women who had suffered serious offences.
About 30 women attended and spoke about problems getting justice.
The group’s national convener, Jhansi Geddam, said a law exists to protect Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe victims.
She said victims should receive compensation and help to rebuild their lives.
She described these supports as rights, not gifts.
Geddam also said delays in investigations and court cases can cause more hardship.
She said victims may face threats or pressure to drop or settle their cases.
Officials and other specialists took part in the clinic’s jury.
Dalit Sthree Sakthi national convener Jhansi Geddam called for effective enforcement of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
She said the law aims to protect atrocity victims and ensure justice, compensation and rehabilitation.
About 30 women attended a DSS Legal Clinic in Vijayawada and described difficulties accessing justice.
Participants had experienced cases including murder, rape, cheating in the name of love and POCSO-related offences.
Geddam said delays and pressure from accused people can make it harder for victims to pursue cases.
- Who
- Dalit Sthree Sakthi national convener Jhansi Geddam and around 30 women who had suffered atrocities.
- What
- DSS held a Legal Clinic and called for effective implementation of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
- When
- Monday; no date is specified.
- Where
- Hotel Swarna Palace, Vijayawada.
- Why
- To improve protection and access to justice, compensation and rehabilitation for victims.
Victims’ rights and protection
Obstacles described by DSS
Compensation and rehabilitation
Victims’ rights and protection
Geddam said compensation and rehabilitation under the law are victims’ rights, not charity.
Obstacles described by DSS
The article reports that delays in investigations, prosecutions and trials cause hardship for victims.
Pursuing cases
Victims’ rights and protection
The Act is intended to provide comprehensive protection and help victims obtain justice.
Obstacles described by DSS
Geddam said victims can face threats and pressure from accused people to withdraw or compromise cases.
- Organiser
- Dalit Sthree Sakthi (DSS)
- Event
- Legal Clinic
- Location
- Hotel Swarna Palace, Vijayawada
- Participants
- Around 30 women who had suffered atrocities
- Law discussed
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
- Key concerns
- Delays in investigation, prosecution and trial, and pressure on victims to withdraw or compromise cases