SHORT ANSWER:
Special courts assess urgency based on the nature of the offense and the potential for further harm to the victim.
DETAILS:
- The court considers the severity of the crime and its impact on the victim.
- Cases involving immediate threats or ongoing violence are prioritized.
- The court may also look at the need for swift justice to deter future offenses.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Delays in justice can lead to continued victimization and may undermine the effectiveness of the Act.
SOURCE:
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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