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Chapter 5 of The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Act No. 33) View all Acts

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The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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11-09-1989
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
An Act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, to provide for Special Courts and the Exclusive Special Courts for the trial of such offences and for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Sections from Chapter 5 of The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Act No. 33)

16 - Power of State Government to impose collective fine
17 - Preventive action to be taken by the law and order machinery
18 - Section 438 of the Code not to apply to persons committing an offence under the Act
18A - No enquiry or approval required
19 - Section 360 of the Code or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act not to apply to persons guilty of an offence under the Act
20 - Act to override other laws
21 - Duty of Government to ensure effective implementation of the Act
22 - Protection of action taken in good faith
23 - Power to make rules
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