Saini orders chargesheets in SC/ST atrocity cases within 60 days, five new special courts

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday directed police and administrative officers to ensure speedy justice for members of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) and take effective measures to curb crimes against them, warning that negligence or dereliction of duty would not be tolerated.

Chairing a meeting of the State-Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee, Saini directed that chargesheets in all SC/ST-related cases be filed before courts within the stipulated period of 60 days.

The meeting reviewed the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi was also present.

According to an official statement, the chief minister emphasised that ensuring timely justice for victims was a fundamental responsibility of the administration and that accountability must be maintained at every level.

𝗙𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱

To expedite the disposal of cases involving atrocities against SC/ST communities, Saini directed officials to establish special courts in Hisar, Faridabad, Palwal, Rohtak and Bhiwani.

He said the proposed courts should facilitate faster hearings and ensure that victims did not face prolonged delays in obtaining justice.

The chief minister instructed the departments concerned to accelerate the process of establishing these courts.

The meeting was informed that action had already been taken against 10 police personnel for negligence in securing justice for victims.

Senior officers have also been appointed as nodal officers at the district and subdivision levels to regularly monitor investigations and ensure the timely disposal of cases.

Saini directed officials to strengthen these monitoring arrangements further, stressing that preventing the recurrence of atrocities was as important as reducing crime and securing justice for victims.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘀

The chief minister ordered special drives in districts reporting relatively higher numbers of SC/ST-related cases to examine the underlying causes of such incidents and identify appropriate preventive measures.

He directed officials to conduct detailed reviews, analyse local conditions and implement corrective steps to prevent similar offences.

Police stations registering higher numbers of such cases should be identified separately and placed under close supervision by senior officers, he said.

Saini also called for strengthening police presence in sensitive areas and ensuring effective action at locations where incidents were more frequently reported.

Long-pending cases should be taken up on priority and disposed of expeditiously, he added.

The chief minister said the Haryana government remained committed to social justice, equality and the dignity and safety of every citizen.

He stressed that officials must handle cases involving members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes with sensitivity, promptness and accountability.

𝗥𝘀 𝟭𝟯.𝟰𝟵 𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱

The meeting was informed that financial assistance amounting to Rs 13.49 crore had been provided so far during the 2026-27 financial year for the relief and rehabilitation of 1,046 victims of atrocities.

Additionally, 418 beneficiaries received financial assistance totalling Rs 10.45 crore under the Mukhyamantri Samajik Samrasta Antarjatiya Vivah Shagun Yojana during the current financial year.

The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible beneficiaries entering into inter-caste marriages as part of the state's efforts to promote social harmony.

Among those present at the meeting were MLAs Krishan Kumar, Bhagwan Dass Kabirpanthi, Jarnail Singh, Shishpal Keharwala, Pawan Kharkhoda, Bimla Chaudhary and Kapoor Singh Valmiki.

Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sudhir Rajpal, Director General of Police Ajay Singhal and Director of the Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Aditya Dahiya also attended the meeting.