SC/ST Communities

Fifty years after the Bonded Labour System (Abolition) Act of 1976, only around 3 lakh people have been rehabilitated, despite persistent exploitation in informal sectors. Dr. Tina Kuriakose Jacob highlights structural barriers, caste-based vulnerabilities, and gaps in the justice system. She discusses overlaps with new laws like the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita while emphasizing the need for better implementation.