Provisions of SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Bill
Q. Which of the following statements is/ are correct about SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Bill?
1. It provides for establishing special courts for the trial of such offences
2. Wrongfully occupying land belonging to SCs or STs is an offence under the Act.- Published on 22 Dec 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Both
Offenses added under the Bill
a) Garlanding with footwear,
b) Compelling to dispose or carry human or animal carcasses, or do manual scavenging,
c) Abusing SCs or STs by caste name in public,
d) Attempting to promote feelings of ill-will against SCs or STs disrespecting any deceased person held in high esteem,
e) Imposing or threatening a social or economic boycott.
f) Assaulting or sexual exploiting an SC or ST woman
g) Forcing an SC or ST individual to vote or not vote
