The SCHEDULED CASTES AND THE SCHEDULED TRIBES (PREVENTION OF ATROCITIES) AMENDMENT ACT, 2015
chandigarh · 2016
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- S. 1(1) This Act may be called the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015
- S. 2Section amends the long title of the 1989 Act to include "Exclusive Special Courts" instead of just "Special Courts."
- S. 3Section 3 amends the principal Act by adding new definitions for terms like "dependent," "economic boycott," and "public servant."
- S. 4Section amends the principal Act to criminalize various acts of oppression against Scheduled Castes and Tribes by non-members.
- S. 5For section 4 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:— “4
- S. 6Section amends the principal Act to presume accused's awareness of victim's caste or tribal identity if they had personal knowledge of the victim.
- S. 7Extends the maximum imprisonment period from two to three years for offenses against Scheduled Castes and Tribes in certain areas.
- S. 8For section 14 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:–– “14
- S. 9After section 14 of the principal Act, the following section shall be inserted, namely:— “14A
- S. 10For section 15 of the principal Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:— “15
- S. 11Section 11 adds a new chapter to the principal act detailing rights for victims and witnesses in atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes.
- S. 12Section 12 amends the principal act by inserting a new schedule detailing various offenses and their corresponding punishments under the Indian Penal Code.
- S. 13(1) The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Ordinance, 2014 is hereby repeale
- S. 14AAppeals
- S. 15ASection 15A mandates state responsibility for victim protection, fair treatment, and timely court notice in atrocities against scheduled castes and tribes.