The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
The SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 aims to prevent the commission of offenses against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and to provide for their protection, relief, and rehabilitation.
Summary
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is a law enacted by the Indian Parliament to prevent the commission of offenses against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Act lists various offenses against SC/STs and provides for stringent punishments to be imposed on the perpetrators of such offenses. The Act also provides for various measures to protect the victims and witnesses of such offenses, including the establishment of special courts for the speedy trial of cases under the Act. In addition, the Act provides for the payment of compensation and rehabilitation of the victims of such offenses.
Table of Contents
| # | Section | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Section 2: Definitions | Open |
| 2 | Section 3: Punishments For Offences Atrocities | Open |
| 3 | Section 4: Punishment For Neglect Of Duties | Open |
| 4 | Section 7: Forfeiture Of Property Of Certain Persons | Open |
| 5 | Section 8: Presumption As To Offences | Open |
| 6 | Section 9: Conferment Of Powers | Open |
| 7 | Section 10: Removal Of Person Likely To Commit Offence | Open |
| 8 | Section 11: Procedure On Failure Of Person To Remove Himself From Area And Enter Thereon After Removal | Open |
| 9 | Section 12: Taking Measurements And Photographs, Etc, Of Persons Against Whom Order Under Section 10 Is Made | Open |
| 10 | Section 14: Special Court And Exclusive Special Court | Open |
| 11 | Section 14A: Appeals | Open |
| 12 | Section 15: Special Public Prosecutor And Exclusive Public Prosecutor | Open |
| 13 | Section 15A: Rights Of Victims And Witnesses | Open |
| 14 | Section 17: Preventive Action To Be Taken By The Law And Order Machinery | Open |
| 15 | Section 18A: No Enquiry Or Approval Required | Open |