Taking a serious note of the callous attitude of the government officials, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directed the District Magistrate, Thane district in Maharashtra to expedite and ensure immediate release and disbursement of the sanctioned compensation to a minor tribal girl who was raped by a forest official. The case pertains to the […]
ILAI contributed India chapter to “The Indigenous World” published by International Work Group for Indigenous Affairs (IWGIA) as an unique collaborative effort between indigenous and non-indigenous activists and scholars who voluntarily document and report on the situation of Indigenous Peoples’ rights. The 2022 yearly report documents and reports on the developments indigenous peoples have experienced […]
On 5 May 2022, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued show cause notice to State Government of Arunachal Pradesh through its Chief Secretary to show cause as to why the Commission should not recommend compensation of Rs 5 lakhs to be paid to the next of kin (NoK) of 30-year-old tribal, Lipak Nyorak @ […]
On 5 April 2021, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directed the District Magistrate & Collector of Sangareddy District of Telangana to pay compensation to next of kins a tribal woman, who was raped and killed, under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The deceased tribal woman, aged about 32 years, […]
On 22 April 2021, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directed the District Magistrate, Karimganj District of Assam to pay compensation to two tribal rape victims under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The two tribal girls, who are residents of Tripura, were gang raped by five persons identified as Abu […]
The Sentinel 09 October 2020 The Bodoland Janajati Suraksha Mancha (BJSM) on Thursday lauded the Indigenous Lawyers’ Association of India (ILAI) KOKRAJHAR: The Bodoland Janajati Suraksha Mancha (BJSM) on Thursday lauded the Indigenous Lawyers’ Association of India (ILAI) for objecting to the move of the Central and State governments to grant ST status to the […]
Deccan Herald 08 October 2020 The long-pending demand to accord Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to more ethnic communities seems to be turning thorny for the BJP-led Assam government ahead of Assembly elections slated next year. While six communities seeking inclusion in the list of STs are intensifying their agitation against BJP, those already listed as […]
The Hindu 08 October 2020 Indigenous people call upon govt. issued ahead of its meeting with leaders of 6 communities An indigenous lawyers’ collective has called upon the Assam government not to “destroy the tribal communities” of the State by granting Scheduled Tribe status to six non-tribal communities. The Indigenous Lawyers’ Association of India (ILAI) […]
The New Indian Express 08 October 2020 The body said the issue of the six communities – Koch-Rajbongshi, Tai Ahom, Chutia, Matak, Moran and Tea Tribes – should be resolved in a manner that will not hamper the rights of existing tribals. GUWAHATI: The Assam government is facing stiff resistance to the proposal of granting […]
The Sentinel 07 October 2020 Indigenous Lawyers Association of India called upon the Govt not to “destroy the tribal communities of Assam” by granting ST status to 6 communities Guwahati: Ahead of the meeting of the Group of Ministers headed by Himanta Biswa Sharma to discuss the issue of granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to […]
