The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
CHAPTER IVA: RIGHTS OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
Section 15A: Rights Of Victims And Witnesses
Bare Act
15A Rights of victims and witnesses -
- It shall be the duty and responsibility of the State to make arrangements for the protection of victims, their dependents, and witnesses against any kind of intimidation or coercion or inducement or violence or threats of violence.
- A victim shall be treated with fairness, respect and dignity and with due regard to any special need that arises because of the victims age or gender or educational disadvantage or poverty.
- A victim or his dependent shall have the right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any Court proceeding including any bail proceeding and the Special Public Prosecutor or the State Government shall inform the victim about any proceedings under this Act.
- A victim or his dependent shall have the right to apply to the Special Court or the Exclusive Special Court, as the case may be, to summon parties for production of any documents or material, witnesses or examine… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Simplified Act
Simplified Explanation of Rights for Victims and Witnesses
- The government must protect victims, their families, and witnesses from threats or harm.
- Victims should be treated kindly, with respect, and their special needs should be considered.
- Vic… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
Explanation using examples
Imagine a scenario where a member of a Scheduled Caste is physically assaulted in a village, and the incident is reported to the police. The victim, fearing retaliation from the perpetrators, is hesitant to participate in the legal process. Here's how Section 15A of The Schedule… Read the complete text with KanoonGPT Pro.
