constitutional · In Force

SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989

Prevents atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Tribes. 2015 amendment added 22 new offences including garlanding with footwear, preventing voting. Exclusive Special Courts, anticipatory bail restricted.

Amended

2015, 2018

Ministry

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

Key provisions and changes

• 22 new offences (2015)
• Special Courts & Special Public Prosecutors
• Anticipatory bail bar
• Social/economic boycott criminalised
• Duty to report by witnesses