Legislation like Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 remains mere legal documents without intense sensitization of public functionaries and the civil society. Discuss.
Introduction
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 was enacted to discourage vested physical abuse of marginalized sections and take action against perpetrators.
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Main Body
SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act 1989 was enacted to discourage vested physical abuse of marginalized sections and take other action against perpetrators of some o
How it remains a legal document:
Head of Sensitization of Public Functionary:
Civil Society Sensitization:
An Inclusive India based on ideas of Sakti Vision need affirmation of SC/ST Act in shift.
Conclusion
An Inclusive India based on ideas of Sakti Vision need affirmation of SC/ST Act in shift.
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- Identifies continued caste violence as evidence
- Cites specific case studies (Bhima Koregaon, IIT Bombay)
- Addresses intergenerational transmission of caste prejudice
- Provides comprehensive sensitization strategies
- Distinguishes roles of public functionaries vs civil society
- Identifies manual scavenging as major concern
- Proposes concrete measures for implementation
ADITYA HRIDAY UPADHYAY
Social Justice and Atrocities
SC/ST Atrocities Prevention Act 1989
Enforcement and Implementation Challenges
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