Know about SC ST Atrocities Act ?

What is atrocity rule?

 

The Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to prevent atrocities against scheduled castes and scheduled tribes. The Act is popularly known as the SC/ST Act, POA, the Prevention of Atrocities Act, or simply the Atrocities Act.

 

 

What is the punishment for SC ST Atrocities Act?

 

According to this section If a public servant, who is not a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe, deliberately neglects his duties, which he should perform under the Act, he is liable for punishment with imprisonment up to six months. Section 5 provides enhanced punishment for subsequent conviction.

 

 

What are legal remedies if someone files a false case of SC ST Atrocities Act against you?

 

So, if somebody has filed a false case, it means that he has not come with clean hand to avail justice. ... Legally you can file a counter complaint at the police station about the false case against you by such and such person and also you can file a defamation case under section 500 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Is SC ST act bailable?

 

The offences under this Act are cognizable and non-bailable. ... Section 16 of the Act also provides for community fine in case of offences committed against SCs & STs by a community or the inhabitants of an area.

 

 

Supreme Court’s order on anti-atrocities law is a caution against entering legislative domain