SHORT ANSWER:
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 provides specific provisions for the protection of SC/ST individuals.
DETAILS:
- It prohibits discrimination and atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- It provides for special courts for the trial of offenses against SC/ST individuals.
- It mandates the establishment of a National Commission for Scheduled Castes and a National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Offenders can face imprisonment of six months to five years, along with fines, depending on the nature of the offense.
SOURCE:
- Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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