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Prevention of Atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act 1989
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About — Prevention of Atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act 1989
The Prevention of Atrocities on Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Act 1989 is a legislation aimed at protecting the rights of marginalized communities in India. It prohibits various forms of violence and harassment against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, and provides for stringent punishment for offenders. For instance, the Act makes the intentional insult or provocation to a Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe person a cognizable offense.