Question

What does the law that followed‘The scheduled castes and the scheduled tribes(prevention of atrocities act )1989 entails

Answer 1

Answer:

To prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of Scheduled Castes and Tribes, to provide for Special Courts for the trial of such offences and for the relief and rehabilitation of the victims of such offences and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Explanation:

you can find the act here

http://socialjustice.nic.in/ViewData/Details?mid=1242&catID=113

Answer 2

Answer:

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 seeks to punish those who humiliate or ill-treat the member of dalit or tribal groups. Rathnam sought the support of law, filing his complaint under the above Act to seek protection against the domination and violence of the powerful castes in his village.