NCSC recommends immediate arrest of accused in Tarn Taran case and seeks action report within five days
Distilled Policy Brief
- The National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), chaired by Shri Kishore Makwana, reviewed a matter concerning alleged derogatory remarks against former Union Home Minister late Shri Buta Singh.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Section 15A of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 mandates statutory protection rights for victims, complainants, witnesses, and their dependents against threat or intimidation.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Analyze the quasi-judicial and oversight role of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) in holding law enforcement accountable under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
With reference to the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, consider the following statements based on legal and statutory provisions: 1. Section 15A of the Act explicitly provides for the protection of victims, complainants, witnesses, and their dependents from intimidation or threats. 2. Section 4 of the Act covers action and punishment against a public servant for deliberate neglect of duties during investigation or statutory procedures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 2 only
- [C] Both 1 and 2
- [D] Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Both statements are correct. Section 15A of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 guarantees specific rights and statutory protection to victims, complainants, witnesses, and their dependents against intimidation. Section 4 of the same Act mandates action against public servants/investigating officers in cases of willful neglect of duties.
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.