Section 8 of SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 : Section 8: Presumption As To Offences

SC/ST Prevention

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Explanation using Example

Imagine a situation where a member of a Scheduled Caste is physically harmed by a group of individuals. During the investigation, it is discovered that one of the accused provided money to the attackers. In court, under Section 8 of The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, it would be presumed that this person abetted the crime, unless they can prove otherwise.

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