SC/ST ACT PRE LEVEL 1

Section 1

Short title, extent and commencement: Applies to the whole of India on a notified date.

Section 2

Definitions: Defines key terms like atrocity, victim, and economic/social boycott.

Section 3

Punishments for offences atrocities: Lists specific acts constituting atrocities and their punishments.

Section 4

Punishment for neglect of duties: Penalizes non-SC/ST public servants for wilful duty failure.

Section 5

Enhanced punishment subsequent conviction: Mandates higher jail time for repeat offenders.

Section 6

Application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code: Applies IPC concepts like common intention and attempt.

Section 7

Forfeiture of property of certain persons: Allows courts to seize property used in atrocities.

Section 8

Presumption as to offences: Shifts the burden of proof to the accused in specific scenarios.

Section 9

Conferment of powers: State government empowers officers with exceptional police powers.

The Schedule

[See section 3(2)(va)]: List of IPC offences triggering aggravated punishment if the victim is SC/ST.