I’m from a Scheduled Tribe community and work in a government office. One of my colleagues, who is not from a Scheduled Tribe, has been disrespectful, making hurtful comments about my caste and saying I’m not qualified because I got the job through reservation. Is there any legal recourse I can take against this behavior and how can I proceed?

Yes, you can take legal recourse against your colleague’s discriminatory behavior. You can file a complaint with the appropriate authorities, such as the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) or the state Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Commission, under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. You should gather evidence of the discriminatory comments and actions to support your complaint.