Tag: Protection of Civil Rights Act 1976

• Protection of Civil Rights Act: Part 2 Emergency Law Making

  Feb 13

  The PCRA is discussed and passed during the 1975 National Emergency. Despite the opposition being in jail, members of parliament discuss the economic class struggle underlying the fight against untouchability,their… more ›

• Protection of Civil Rights Act: Part 1

  Feb 13

  Between 1955 and 1976 activist organisations and MPs push for committed implementation of the UOA while demanding an amednment act. The Elayaperumal Committee report recommends sweeping legal reforms. MPs in… more ›