Centre modifies SC/ST Act for speedy justice
The Centre has amended the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to expedite the process of dispensation of justice to victims of atrocities. The provisions include completion of investigation and filing of chargesheet within 60 days. There is also a provision of admissible relief amount to SC/ST women for offences of grievous nature, on conclusion of trial.