The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC): A Critical Evaluation of Its Institutional Role and Constitutional Mandate in Promoting Dalit Empowerment Introduction The postcolonial Indian state, founded on the principles of liberty, equality, and social justice, recognized the structural oppression faced by Dalits—historically marginalized as “Scheduled Castes” (SCs)—and sought to remedy centuries of caste-based discrimination … Continue reading Critically evaluate the institutional role and constitutional mandate of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in addressing systemic discrimination, ensuring socio-political safeguards, and promoting substantive equality for Dalits within India’s democratic and federal polity.