The scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes (prevention of atrocities) act, 1989

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S.1 Short title, extent and commencement.

S.2 Definitions.

S.4 Punishment for neglect of duties.

S.5 Enhanced punishment subsequent conviction.

S.6 Application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code.

S.7 Forfeiture of property of certain persons.

S.8 Presumption as to offences.

S.9 Conferment of powers.

S.10 Removal of person likely to commit offence.

S.11 Procedure on failure of person to remove himself from area and enter thereon after removal.

S.12 Taking measurements and photographs, etc., of persons against whom order under section 10 is made.

S.13 Penalty for noncompliance of order under section 10.

S.14 Special Court and Exclusive Special Court.

S.14A Appeals.

S.15 Special Public Prosecutor and Exclusive Public Prosecutor.

S.15A Rights of victims and witnesses.

S.16 Power of State Government to impose collective fine.

S.17 Preventive action to be taken by the law and order machinery.

S.18 Section 438 of the Code not to apply to persons committing an offence under the Act.

S.18A No enquiry or approval required.

S.19 Section 360 of the Code or the provisions of the Probation of Offenders Act not to apply to persons guilty of an offence under the Act.

S.20 Act to override other laws.

S.21 Duty of Government to ensure effective implementation of the Act.

S.22 Protection of action taken in good faith.

S.23 Power to make rules.

S.3 Punishments for offences atrocities.

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