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Source – indianexpress.com NOTING THAT there were “instances of abuse” of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, by “vested interests” for political or personal reasons, the Supreme Court on Tuesday laid down stringent safeguards, including provisions for anticipatory bail and a “preliminary enquiry” before registering a case under the

Source:- indiatimes.com AURANGABAD: The Aurangabad bench of the Bombay High Court has issued notice to the state government asking it to provide information whether it took steps for proper implementation of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. A petition was filed by a Latur resident who was acquitted of atrocities