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Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders swift disposal of pending SC/ST atrocity cases
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 23 Sep 2026, 04:32 AM
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has instructed state authorities to resolve all pending Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe atrocity cases within a stipulated timeframe, aiming to expedite justice for victims.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami issued a directive to clear all outstanding cases of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes within a defined period. The order, announced in a recent cabinet meeting, emphasizes the government's commitment to fast‑track justice for victims of caste‑based violence.
State officials have been asked to set clear timelines for each pending case and to report progress regularly to the chief minister's office. The move comes amid growing concerns over delays in the judicial process for SC/ST victims across the state.
Dhami stressed that timely disposal of these cases is essential to restore confidence in the legal system and to deter future offenses. The administration will monitor compliance closely and take corrective action if deadlines are missed.
State officials have been asked to set clear timelines for each pending case and to report progress regularly to the chief minister's office. The move comes amid growing concerns over delays in the judicial process for SC/ST victims across the state.
Dhami stressed that timely disposal of these cases is essential to restore confidence in the legal system and to deter future offenses. The administration will monitor compliance closely and take corrective action if deadlines are missed.