SHORT ANSWER:
Special courts prioritize cases under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 based on the severity and urgency of the allegations.
DETAILS:
- Cases involving serious offenses against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are given precedence.
- The court assesses the nature of the complaint and the potential harm to the victim.
- Urgent hearings may be granted for cases involving immediate threats or violence.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Delays in hearings can lead to further victimization and denial of justice.
SOURCE:
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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