Section 12:
Presumption by Courts in certain cases.
Where any act constituting an offence under this Act
is committed in relation to a member of a Scheduled Caste 1
***, the Court shall presume, unless the
contrary is proved, that such act was committed on the ground of "untouchability".
Notes:
1. The words, brackets and figures "as defined in clause (24) of article 366 of the Constitution" omitted by s. 15, ibid.
(w.e.f. 19-11-1976).