What are the provisions of the Prevention of Atrocities (Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes) Act, 1989
- The act prohibits the arrest of any person accused of committing an atrocity against a member of the SC/ST community unless written permission is obtained from the senior superintendent of police.
- The act provides for the payment of compensation to the victims or their families.
- The act provides for the setting up of a special investigative team to investigate offences under the act.
- The act also provides for the protection of witnesses and victims.