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Crimes against women belonging to SC/ST groups

Last updated on Jun 14, 2022

It is a crime to sexually touch a woman belonging to an SC/ST without her consent. It is also a crime to sexually harass an SC/ST woman. If such a crime takes place, the woman’s past history and actions shall not affect the outcome in any way. Practices like devadasi are also illegal.

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VTV RAMANA MURTY

July 13, 2025

Kindly give a brief on Lavonipatta allotted to SC STs Landless poor in 1965 collecting cost of land without Restrictions, on land given in 1956 as per AP Tenancy Act.

Telangana govt trying to grab plots on a nala feecpaif converted land after lapse of 23 years enjoying Agriculture Land

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