Healing Wounds, Empowering Voices

 For the families of Bairvan village, Varanasi , compensation is not merely a financial transaction—it is an acknowledgment of years of suffering, uncertainty, and resistance. The payment of compensation to affected families marks an important milestone in their struggle against displacement, police violence, and the denial of their rights. However, it also highlights that monetary relief alone cannot compensate for the physical injuries, psychological trauma, loss of livelihood, and erosion of trust caused by the events surrounding the land acquisition process. Following sustained advocacy, community mobilisation, documentation of testimonies, and continuous follow-up by the People's Vigilance Committee on Human Rights (PVCHR), 22 affected families received compensation amounting to ₹1,00,90,863 (One Crore Ninety Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty-Three Rupees). The compensation was paid in varying amounts depending on the extent of the acquired land and individual entitlement. List ...

  Know Your Rights: Understanding the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 Empowering Marginalized Communities Through Law, Justice, and Awareness "Knowledge is the real strength of life. Until the oppressed acquire knowledge of their rights, true freedom cannot be achieved." — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Introduction India's Constitution guarantees equality, dignity, and justice to every citizen. However, despite constitutional safeguards, members of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) continue to face caste-based discrimination, violence, exclusion, and exploitation. To combat these injustices, Parliament enacted the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 , supported by the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995 . This landmark legislation provides stringent punishment for perpetrators, ensures speedy justice, and guarantees relief, compensation, and rehabilitation for victims. Understanding these legal protect...