How this works
A confidential, lawyer-supported channel for Dalit, Adivasi, and Bahujan survivors to formally record caste-based discrimination and pursue every legal and institutional remedy available under Indian law.
"They cannot make history who forget history."
Why this exists
Caste-based discrimination across India — in classrooms, offices, hospitals, neighbourhoods, public spaces, and online — is real, documented, and continuing. Most incidents never reach a police station, a court, or a headline. They live as private wounds, carried alone.
Unify the Lit exists so these stories no longer have to live in silence. We document, verify, and amplify caste discrimination cases with care — building a public record that holds individuals and institutions accountable, while protecting the dignity and safety of every survivor who steps forward.
Who can come forward
You are invited to share your story if you have experienced any of the following, anywhere in India:
- Caste-based slurs, insults, or humiliation in classrooms, hostels, group projects, or staff rooms.
- Exclusion from study groups, recruitment processes, peer networks, social events, or campus life because of caste identity.
- Discrimination by faculty, administrative staff, or peers in grading, hiring, references, or recommendations.
- Threats, intimidation, or false complaints intended to silence a Dalit, Adivasi, or Bahujan voice.
- Sexual harassment, physical violence, or any atrocity that has a caste dimension.
- Caste-based discrimination at any workplace, public service, housing situation, public space, or online platform across India.
The journey of a story
From the moment you click "submit" to seeing change in the world — here's every step along the way.
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You share your story
Through a guided form that takes about 5 minutes. You can save and return anytime. No question is mandatory — share what feels right.
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Our legal team reviews it confidentially
Within 48 hours, lawyers from our team read your account carefully. We may reach out for clarification — never to question your experience.
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Once verified, it becomes part of the public record
Your story is published with the privacy settings you chose. The alleged offender's name is shown only as initials. Your identity stays protected.
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Community gathers around
Others can express solidarity, share similar experiences, and recognise patterns. Visibility itself is a form of accountability — silence is what abusers count on.
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We escalate when needed
Our legal team pursues serious cases through the SC/ST Atrocities Act, 1989 and other lawful forums. You receive legal support at no cost.
Your rights on this platform
Six promises we make to every survivor who shares their story with us.
Anonymity is your default
You decide if your name is shown — anonymous, first name only, or full name. The default is anonymous.
Edit or delete anytime
Your story is yours forever. You can update details, change privacy settings, or remove it from the public record without explanation.
Your identity stays protected
We never share your contact details, photo, or any identifying information with the alleged offender — even on request.
No ads. Ever.
Unify the Lit does not sell data, run advertisements, or monetise survivor stories. We are funded independently to keep you safe.
Legal support at no cost
For serious atrocities, our advocates handle SC/ST Atrocities Act cases and pursue formal complaints free of charge.
You are not alone
Our community of survivors, allies, and supporters stands with every story. You will hear back from people who care.
How we protect you and ensure fairness
Concrete safety mechanisms behind every story on this platform.
Your identity is protected at every stage
Your name, contact details, and uploaded evidence are visible only to our legal team. No detail about you is made public without your explicit written consent.
Alleged offender's details are masked publicly
Only initials of their name, their institution, and current organisation are shown publicly — to help other survivors recognise patterns. Full name, LinkedIn, mobile, and your evidence are never displayed.
Moderators are bound by confidentiality
Every legal team member who reviews cases is bound by a confidentiality agreement. Breaching it carries legal consequences.
Right of reply is guaranteed
Every person named in a case may submit an apology, clarification, or factual correction by writing to our team. Genuine corrections are actioned promptly.
If you have been named in a case
What about apologies?
Accountability does not always mean punishment. Sometimes, it means someone realising the harm they caused and choosing to make amends.
Anyone — including the alleged offender or someone on their behalf — can submit an apology attached to a case. The survivor (or our team) decides whether to accept it. Accepted apologies are featured prominently as "redemption stories" on the platform — visible reminders that change is possible.
This is the heart of what Unify the Lit is building: a culture where speaking truth leads not to revenge, but to repair.
In crisis right now?
Please call one of these helplines first. Your story can wait. Your safety cannot.
Common questions
The questions we hear most often from survivors, supporters, and people named in cases.
Disclaimer
This is a legal-aid and complaint-coordination initiative operated in good faith and in the public interest, in furtherance of the protections guaranteed by the Constitution of India and the rights conferred by the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
Cases submitted through this platform are reviewed by our legal team and displayed on the public cases feed in a redacted form, so that other persons who may have experienced similar conduct from the same individual can recognise the pattern and come forward. The alleged offender's name is shown only as initials; their institution and current organisation are shown to enable such recognition. The alleged offender's full name, contact details, and any evidence uploaded by the complainant are not displayed publicly and are handled only by the legal team.
Allegations published on this platform are statements made by individual complainants in their own personal capacity and reflect the complainant's account of events. Display of an allegation does not constitute a finding of guilt by Unify the Lit. Every person named in a case retains their full right of reply and may submit an apology, a clarification, or a dispute through the channels described above. Genuine factual corrections are actioned promptly on written request.
The identity of the complainant is held in strict confidence. No detail identifying the complainant is made public without their explicit written consent. All formal action arising from any case is pursued strictly through the lawful authorities and forums available under the Constitution of India, the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, and connected laws.
For any concern, correction, or correspondence relating to a case, write to unifythelit@gmail.com and our legal team will respond.
Speak once. Speak on record. The law will carry it forward.
Ready when you are
There's no rush. Whether you submit today, tomorrow, or never — your courage in just being here matters.