SHORT ANSWER:
Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are protected under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
DETAILS:
- This Act prevents atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
- It provides for special courts for the trial of offenses.
- 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 ranging from 6 months to life, depending on the severity of the offense.
SOURCE:
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989
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