If you belong to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community and have waited years for justice, this news is for you. The Haryana Government has now ordered 100% chargesheet filing within 60 days in SC/ST cases — and decided to set up special courts in five districts.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini issued the directions on Wednesday, 11 November 2026 while chairing a meeting of the State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee in Chandigarh. Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi and Director General of Police Ajay Singhal were also present at the meeting. The meeting was told that SC/ST-related cases in the state have fallen by nearly 28%, and that Rs 13.49 crore in financial assistance has already been given to 1,046 victims in this financial year.
Key decisions at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Decision | Special courts for SC/ST cases in 5 districts |
| Districts | Hisar, Faridabad, Palwal, Rohtak, Bhiwani |
| Chargesheet deadline | 60 days — 100% filing ordered |
| Relief given (2026-27) | Rs 13.49 crore to 1,046 victims |
| Meeting | 11 November 2026, Chandigarh |
| Chaired by | Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini |
Which five districts will get special courts?
The Chief Minister directed that special courts be established in Hisar, Faridabad, Palwal, Rohtak and Bhiwani, and asked officials to expedite the process so that victims do not have to wait long for justice. The aim of the special courts is to reduce delays in the disposal of SC/ST cases, so that victims get justice sooner.
What does the 60-day chargesheet order mean?
The Chief Minister directed police and administrative officials to ensure 100% chargesheet filing within 60 days in cases related to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, warning that no negligence or laxity in delivering justice to victims would be tolerated.
The 60-day chargesheet rule was already in force, and a meeting in February 2026 had also directed the same. In today’s meeting, the Chief Minister stressed 100% compliance with the rule.
Director General of Police Ajay Singhal told the meeting that the process of filing chargesheets within 60 days was being implemented effectively and that efforts were on to take it to 100%. Action has been taken against 10 police personnel for negligence in delivering justice to victims. Senior officers have been appointed as nodal officers at district and sub-divisional levels to regularly monitor the progress, investigation and time-bound disposal of cases.
SC/ST cases down nearly 28%
Director General of Police Ajay Singhal told the meeting that SC/ST-related cases in the state have come down by nearly 28%.
What will happen in districts and police stations with more cases?
The Chief Minister directed special campaigns and detailed reviews in districts reporting a relatively higher number of such cases, to identify the causes and take concrete corrective steps based on local conditions. Police stations reporting a higher number of such cases will be identified separately and kept under special monitoring by senior officers, with increased police activity at sensitive locations. Long-pending cases will be disposed of on priority.
How much relief have victims received so far?
In the financial year 2026-27 so far, financial assistance of Rs 13.49 crore has been provided to 1,046 victims of atrocities for relief and rehabilitation. In the previous financial year, 2025-26, 796 victims received Rs 8.84 crore.
Under the Dr Ambedkar Awas Navinikaran Yojana, Scheduled Caste families can get up to Rs 80,000 for house repairs.
Which panchayats will be honoured?
The Chief Minister said panchayats where not a single SC/ST case has been registered in the last two years should be identified and honoured. The Panchayat Department will compile the names of such panchayats.
The State Level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee is constituted under Rule 16 of the Act and meets every year under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister. In its February 2026 meeting, the incentive grant for excellent panchayats was raised from Rs 50,000 to Rs 1 lakh.
What is the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act?
The meeting reviewed the implementation of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 and the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. In which districts will Haryana’s SC/ST special courts be set up?
A: Special courts have been directed for Hisar, Faridabad, Palwal, Rohtak and Bhiwani.
Q2. Within how many days must chargesheets be filed in SC/ST cases?
A: The Chief Minister has ordered 100% chargesheet filing within 60 days.
Q3. How much financial help have victims received so far?
A: In FY 2026-27 so far, Rs 13.49 crore has been given to 1,046 victims.
Q4. By how much have SC/ST cases fallen in Haryana?
A: According to the Director General of Police, SC/ST-related cases have declined by nearly 28%.
Q5. By when will the special courts be set up?
A: No date has been officially announced yet. The Chief Minister has directed officials to expedite the process.
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Sources
Sources: The News Mill, Asianet Newsable, 5 Dariya News, Daily World / PTI.
- 5 Dariya News — committee background: State-level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Minister
- Haryana Government portal: haryana.gov.in
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