Hidden Apartheid: The Status of Dalits or "Untouchables" in India.

This paper describes the historical and current plight of Dalits in India, including the social and economic challenges they face. Second, it provides specific examples of violations against the Dalits of India. Third, it looks at India's efforts to fulfill its commitment to human rights. Fourth, the social discrimination experienced by this underclass is further linked to discriminatory treatment by the various agencies of criminal justice. Finally, it discusses various recommendations suggested by human rights organizations and scholars to eliminate this socially endemic discrimination by criminal justice agencies. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]