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The ordinance amending the SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 (No 1 of 2014)
Key features include
1. Addition of following new category of offences to the existing 19 punishable offences.
2. Addition of IPC offences attracting committed against Dalits or Adivasis as punishable offences under the POA Act.
3. Establishment of Exclusive Special Courts and Special Public Prosecutors to exclusively try the offences falling under the POA Act to enable speedy and expeditious disposal of cases.
4. Power of Exclusive Courts to take cognizance of offence and completion of trial to be completed within a period of two months from the date of filing of the charge sheet.
5. Addition of chapter on the ‘Rights of Victims and Witnesses’.
6. Defining clearly the term ‘wilful negligence’ of public servants at all levels, starting from the registration of complaint, and covering aspects of dereliction of duty under this Act.
7. Addition of presumption to the offences –If the accused was acquainted with the victim or his family, the court will presume that the accused was aware of the caste or tribal identity of the victim unless proved otherwise.
The ordinance amending the SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 (No 1 of 2014)
Key features include
1. Addition of following new category of offences to the existing 19 punishable offences.
2. Addition of IPC offences attracting committed against Dalits or Adivasis as punishable offences under the POA Act.
3. Establishment of Exclusive Special Courts and Special Public Prosecutors to exclusively try the offences falling under the POA Act to enable speedy and expeditious disposal of cases.
4. Power of Exclusive Courts to take cognizance of offence and completion of trial to be completed within a period of two months from the date of filing of the charge sheet.
5. Addition of chapter on the ‘Rights of Victims and Witnesses’.
6. Defining clearly the term ‘wilful negligence’ of public servants at all levels, starting from the registration of complaint, and covering aspects of dereliction of duty under this Act.
7. Addition of presumption to the offences –If the accused was acquainted with the victim or his family, the court will presume that the accused was aware of the caste or tribal identity of the victim unless proved otherwise.
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