Section 20

Act to override other laws.

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

  • Act 33 of 1989
  • Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
  • Department of Social Justice and Empowerment
About this Act

An Act to prevent the commission of offences of atrocities against the members of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes, to provide for Special Courts and the Exclusive 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.

All sections
    Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any custom or usage or any instrument having effect by virtue of any such law

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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