TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER-FIRST; I) Research Methodology ; II) Scope and Limitation ; III) Problem of Study ; IV) Aim and objectives ; V) Hypothesis ; VI) Research Questions ; CHAPTER-SECOND 1. Introduction ; 2. Historical Background ; 2.1 Brahmanic Theory of origin and; 2.2 Babasahebs' Theory Origin and Status of Shudra ; CHAPTER-THIRD; 3. What is Caste? ; 3.1 Definition of Caste ; 3.2) Caste in India today ; CHAPTER-FOURTH; 4. Who are Dalit's? ; 4.1 Depressed Classes ; 4.2 Harijans ; 4.3 Scheduled Caste ; 4.4 Dalits ; 4.5 The changing dimension of Dalit people ; • Buddhist ; • Dalit Christians ; • Ravidassia ; CHAPTER-FIFTH; 5. Violation of Dalits Human Rights Throughout India ; 5.1 Right to life ; 5.2 Right to equality or Right against Discrimination ; CHAPTER-SIXTH; 6. Right to equality and present scenario ; 6.1 Access to public places ; 6.2 Access to Dalits Own Property ; 6.3 Denial of Drinking Water ; 6.4 Discrimination in Schools ; 6.5 Forced Services ; 6.6 Discrimination in Health Centers ; 6.7 Freedom of Religion and Culture ; 6.8 Prohibition for ; CHAPTER-SEVENTH; 7. Right to Education and Reservation ; 7.1 Atrocities against Dalit ; 7.2 Atrocities against Dalit Woman ; CHAPTER-EIGHTH; 8. India's Social Responsibility under international framework ; 8.1 Universal Declaration of Human Rights ; 8.2 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights ; 8.3 International Covenant on Economic, Social, & Cultural Rights ; 8.4 International Convention on Elimination of all kinds of Discrimination; CHAPTER-NINTH; 9. Protective Measures at National level; 9.1 The Constitution of India and Dalits in-20014; Part-III of the Indian Constitution ; Right to Equality ; Right to Life ; 9.2 Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989; 9.3 Other Protective Measures; A) National Human Rights Commission ; CHAPTER-TENTH; 10.Some Bitter Experiences ; Suggestions ; Conclusion ; Bibliography ;