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Man from SC community allowed temple entry after filing complaint
The complainant accused the local priests and villagers of denying him entry into the Shambhumahalingeshwara temple, thus perpetuating untouchability.
![After tahsildar’s intervention the Dalit man was allowed to enter the temple (Getty Images) After tahsildar’s intervention the Dalit man was allowed to enter the temple (Getty Images)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/23/150x84/After-tahsildar-s-intervention-the-Dalit-man-was-a_1719171298878.jpg)
‘Violative of equality clause’: Patna HC sets aside 65% for SC, ST & OBC
Under the new provision, based on the findings of the landmark caste-based survey in the state, the quota for SC goes up to 20%, while that of ST to 2%, EBC to 25% and OBC to 18% to take the total reservation to 65%
![The high court of Patna (Representative Photo) The high court of Patna (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/20/150x84/The-high-court-of-Patna--Representative-Photo-_1718882021415.jpg)
HC: Intentional insult under SC/ST Act not an offence unless committed in public view
During the court proceedings, it was argued that the offence was committed in the informant’s house, which is not a public place and was not in public view. Hence, no offence would be made out under Section 3(1)(r) of the SC/ST Act.
![Allahabad High Court (Sourced) Allahabad High Court (Sourced)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/22/150x84/Allahabad-High-Court--Sourced-_1716395346253.jpg)
Tribal seats in Jharkhand going to polls to witness close triangular contest
Singhbhum Lok Sabha has six assembly segments and all are with the ruling JMM-Congress alliance. The seat has traditionally seen a direct fight between the Congress and the BJP
![The three SC reserve Lok Sabha seats – Khunti, Singhbhum and Lohardaga – will go to polls on May 13 (Representative Photo) The three SC reserve Lok Sabha seats – Khunti, Singhbhum and Lohardaga – will go to polls on May 13 (Representative Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/11/150x84/The-three-SC-reserve-Lok-Sabha-seats---Khunti--Sin_1715423502417.jpg)
‘No case of suicide abetment’: What BJP said on Rohith Vemula death case closure
The Telangana police on Friday filed a closure report on Rohith Vemula death case, claiming that he was not a Dalit.
![Telangana police files closure report on Rohith Vemula death case (Hindustan Times) Telangana police files closure report on Rohith Vemula death case (Hindustan Times)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/05/03/148x111/9e1e838a-b190-11ec-9250-903121267259_1648799818967_1714753972569.jpg)