Why was the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 framed? Mention any 2 crimes listed in the Act.
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In 1989, the Government of India enacted the Scheduled Castes and Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in order to prevent atrocities against SC/STs. ... The Act extends to whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir.
The SCs and STs (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 with stringent provisions was enacted on 9 September 1989. Section 23(1) of the Act authorises the Central Government to frame rules for carrying out the purpose of the Act.
crimes:
1. taking their land
2. fighting against them
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