Though grand in their intent, the legislative measures for protection of vulnerable populations have become handicapped due to implementational bottlenecks. Comment, with special reference to SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

Indian government via many legislations implement constitutional protection to vulnerable sections Ex: SC/ST Act - implementing Article 17 banning untouchability. Intent: at a) a deterrent finish any violation Rights based approach to development of vulnerable sections c: Maternity relief act Bottle neck: (1) Implicit barriers still present - even after legislation (e.g) Private sector discrimination in recruitment of SC/ST (2) Ineffective implementation on ground due to lack of sensitization of bureaucracy (3) Misuse of the act had led to increase on suspicion even on genuine layer. (4) Judicial delays