SHORT ANSWER:
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 addresses complaints of atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
DETAILS:
- This Act provides for the prevention of atrocities against SC/ST individuals and ensures their protection.
- It empowers victims by allowing them to file complaints directly and mandates the establishment of special courts for speedy trials.
- The Act includes provisions for the appointment of special public prosecutors to assist victims.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Offenders can face imprisonment of six months to five years, along with fines, depending on the nature of the atrocity committed.
SOURCE:
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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