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Q111 (CDS-II/2016) Polity & Governance › Fundamental Rights, DPSP & Fundamental Duties › Right to Equality Answer Verified

Which of the following are constitutional provisions and laws for the protection of the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India? 1. Article 17 of the Constitution of India 2. The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 3. The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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The protection of rights for Scheduled Castes in India is ensured through both constitutional provisions and legislative enactments. Article 17 of the Constitution of India specifically abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form, making its enforcement a punishable offence [3]. To give effect to this constitutional mandate, the Parliament enacted the Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (originally the Untouchability (Offences) Act), which provides stringent penal provisions for civil rights violations arising from untouchability [1]. Furthermore, the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, was enacted to prevent atrocities and hate crimes against these communities, providing for special courts and relief for victims [4]. Together, these three instruments form the core legal framework for safeguarding the dignity and rights of Scheduled Castes in India.

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  1. [1] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 8: Fundamental Rights > D I Abolition of Untouchability > p. 84
  2. [3] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > Repealed) ~ FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS > p. 696
  3. [2] Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 81: Election Laws > OTHER ACTS RELATING TO ELECTIONS > p. 580
  4. [4] Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 35: TABLES > THE CONSTITUTION AMENDMENT ACTS > p. 521
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