Hate Crime in India: Understanding Nuanced Discrimination Against North-Eastern Population

Book Details

• Author: G. S. Bajpai

• Publisher: Springer

• Edition: 1st ed. 2023

• Binding: Hardcover

• Format: Import

• Number of Pages: 142

• Release Date: 26-05-2023

• ISBN: 9783031305214

• Package Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches

• Languages: English

About the Book

Hate Crimes Against North-Eastern People in India explores the deep-rooted prejudices faced by the people of North-East India, particularly in metropolitan cities across India. The book investigates the reasons behind the negative perceptions and prejudices against this population, offering a thorough analysis of the hate crimes they encounter, as well as the attitudes and actions that fuel such violence.

Bajpai’s research provides an empirical look into the perceptions of hate crimes, delving into both the general Indian population and the North-Eastern communities themselves. The study specifically focuses on the experience of hate crime in cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune. By examining these locations, the book highlights both the conceptual understanding of racial hate crimes and their actual perpetration.

The book also explores the constitutional and statutory provisions in India to determine if the current legislation is adequate in addressing the problem of hate crimes against the North-Eastern population. With a critical approach, it evaluates whether the legal framework needs to be strengthened to protect these marginalized groups more effectively.

Through case studies and qualitative analysis, the book sheds light on the experiential realities of those impacted by racial violence and offers preventive measures that can be implemented to curb such crimes in the future.

This work will be valuable for scholars, researchers, and students in the fields of hate crime studies, victimology, minority rights, racial violence, and Indian law, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding and addressing the struggles of marginalized populations in India.

About the Author

G. S. Bajpai is a renowned academic and researcher in the fields of law, criminology, and social justice. His work focuses on issues of hate crimes, racial violence, and legal provisions for minority protection. Through his in-depth studies, he aims to bring attention to the discrimination faced by marginalized groups, particularly in the context of India's diverse and complex social landscape. His research combines legal analysis with empirical findings to provide a comprehensive understanding of the challenges these populations face.