Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (as amended by Act 34 of 2019) with allied Rules and The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 with Rules

The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Act 33 of 1989) is a landmark social justice legislation enacted to prevent atrocities against members of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes and to provide for special courts, relief measures, and legal safeguards. This 2026 edition incorporates amendments arising from the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 and includes allied rules, commission procedures, and civil rights legislation relevant to the protection and welfare of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. Published as a Bare Act with Comments, the book serves as a comprehensive legal reference on anti-discrimination laws, social justice measures, protection against atrocities, civil rights enforcement, and constitutional safeguards available to marginalized communities in India.

Key Features

• Complete text of The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 (Act 33 of 1989)
• Updated with amendments under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (Act 34 of 2019)
• Includes The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, 1995
• Covers amendments under S.O. 3123(E), dated 3-8-2021
• Includes The National Commission for the Scheduled Tribe (Specification of Other Functions) Rules, 2005
• Contains Rules of Procedure of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes
• Includes Rules of Procedure of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, 2021
• Covers The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (Act 22 of 1955)
• Includes The Protection of Civil Rights Rules, 1977
• Features Supreme Court Guidelines relevant to atrocity and civil rights laws
• Contains Landmark Judgments for legal and judicial reference
• Published as a Bare Act with Comments