The SCHEDULED CASTES AND THE SCHEDULED TRIBES (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) ACT, 1989
chandigarh · 1989
- S. 1Subs
- S. 2Ins
- S. 3Subs
- S. 4Ins
- S. 5Enhanced punishment subsequent conviction
- S. 6Application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code
- S. 7Forfeiture of property of certain persons
- S. 8Presumption as to offences
- S. 9Conferment of powers
- S. 10Removal of person likely to commit offence
- S. 11Procedure on failure of person to remove himself from area and enter thereon after removal
- S. 12Taking measurements and photographs, etc
- S. 13Penalty for noncompliance of order under section 10
- S. 14Special Court and Exclusive Special Court
- S. 14AAppeals
- S. 15Special Public Prosecutor and Exclusive Public Prosecutor
- S. 15ARights of victims and witnesses
- S. 16Power of State Government to impose collective fine
- S. 17Preventive action to be taken by the law and order machinery
- S. 18Section 438 of the Code not to apply to persons committing an offence under the Act
- S. 18ANo enquiry or approval required
- S. 19—
- S. 20Act to override other laws
- S. 21Duty of Government to ensure effective implementation of the Act
- S. 22Protection of action taken in good faith
- S. 23Power to make rules