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Act 33 of 1989

This is a second copy of a Central Act. India Code files it on Punjab's shelf as well as under Parliament, and the text is the same enactment. Read it at The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which is the record this site keeps current.

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Questions about Section 20

What does Section 20 of the Prevention of Atrocities deal with?

Section 20 of the Prevention of Atrocities is headed "Act to override other laws". Save as otherwise provided in this Act, the provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any custom or usage or any instrument having effect by virtue of any such law.

How do I find court cases under Section 20 of the Prevention of Atrocities?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Prevention Atrocities 20, section 20 Prevention Atrocities, section 20 of the Prevention of Atrocities. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Prevention of Atrocities enacted?

Prevention of Atrocities was enacted in 1989 as Act 33 of 1989. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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• 10. 206 words
• 9. 196 words

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