The land conflict was on 23 bighas land in Dangawas, which was transferred to late Basti Ram who was adopted son of Ratnaram Meghwal. The Dalit family was economically backward and had borrowed Rs 1500 from one Jat family nearly 40 years ago by giving land cultivating rights to them. Nearly 20 years ago, Dalit family returned the borrowed money. However, members of Jat family refused to return land. Later, the matter reached local Court which gave a decision in favor of Dalit family. In March 2015, the dailt family took courage and took possession of land. In May 2015, nearly 250300 members of Jat community attacked the family with arms, sticks, sharpedged weapons. Women were molested, men were severely beaten. Members of Jat community filmed the entire incident and circulated the video on social media. Considering the gravity of the matter, Rajasthan government handed over the matter to CID and later the case was referred to CBI for investigation. Nearly six people were arrested in the case. Later CBI filed a chargesheet against 34 accused and arrested 17 of the accused. Six dalits were killed and nearly a dozen was injured when people from Jat community attacked them over the land dispute.
Demand/Contention of the Affected Community
Region Classification
Rural
Type of Land
Private
Type of Common Land
Non-Forest (Grazing Land)
Has the Conflict Ended?
When did it end?
Why did the conflict end?
Categories of Legislations Involved in the Conflict
Legislations/Policies Involved
Whether claims/objections were made as per procedure in the relevant statute
What was the claim(s)/objection(s) raised by the community? What was the decision of the concerned government department?
Legal Processes and Loopholes Enabling the Conflict:
Legal Status:
Status of Case In Court
Whether any adjudicatory body was approached
Name of the adjudicatory body
Name(s) of the Court(s)
Case Number
Major Human Rights Violations Related to the Conflict:
Whether criminal law was used against protestors
Official name of the criminal law. Did the case reach trial?
Reported Details of the Violation:
Date of Violation
Location of Violation
Nature of Protest
Government Departments Involved in the Conflict:
Rajasthan Government
PSUs Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Government Authorities for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of the Government Authorities Approached
Corporate Parties Involved in the Conflict:
Did LCW Approach Corporate Parties for Comments?
Name, Designation and Comment of Corporate Authorities Approached
Other Parties Involved in the Conflict:
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Ashish GaurLand Conflict Watch
