SC/ST Act 1989: Comprehensive Guide to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act
The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, commonly referred to as the SC/ST Act or PoA Act, is a landmark legislation enacted by the Parliament of India to prevent atrocities and hate crimes against members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). It aims to protect these historically marginalized communities … Read more