Synopsis Dalit is relatively a new term, while Scheduled Caste is a statutory term used for those castes, which have been included in a particular schedule of Indian constitution. Backed up Constitution and law of the land, the Scheduled Castes have enjoyed special privileges and easiness in various competitions. A lot has been done for their empowerment and emancipation, since Independence, yet the majority of these castes, still lag behind in many an area of life. The book gives a comprehensive study various legal measures for ameliorating the condition of Dalits.