State vs Unknown accused — Rajasthan Dalit family case

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1. News23 Aug 2026

   Rajasthan Dalit family case changed hands six times, HC seeks explanation

   Welcoming the High Court’s order, the Centre for Dalit Rights (CDR) said here on Sunday (August 23, 2026) that the investigation could have been completed and the accused arrested if the authorities had complied with the statutory review mechanism.

   Explanation in simple terms

   A Rajasthan court case involving a Dalit family has been transferred between different judges six times. This frequent changing of judges is unusual and raises concerns about how the case is being handled. The High Court has now asked officials to explain why the case kept moving from one judge to another, as it may affect fairness and progress of the case.

   thehindu.com
2. JudgmentDate unknown

   Court acquits all 40 accused in Rajasthan's Dangawas Dalit massacre case

   A court has acquitted all 40 individuals accused in the 2015 Dangawas Dalit massacre case, citing a failure by the prosecution to secure a conviction. Dalit rights activists have expressed strong criticism regarding the outcome of the trial.

   Explanation in simple terms

   A court in Rajasthan has cleared all 40 people who were accused of being involved in the 2015 Dangawas massacre, where several members of a Dalit family were killed. The judge decided that there was not enough evidence to prove their guilt, so they have been acquitted of all charges. This means the court has officially found them not guilty and they are now free to go.

   thewire.in