SHORT ANSWER:
Indian courts enforce accountability of public servants under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
DETAILS:
- The Act mandates strict action against public servants who neglect their duties in preventing atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- Courts can direct disciplinary action against public servants for failure to act.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Public servants may face suspension, dismissal, or criminal charges for negligence.
SOURCE:
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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