Apply the law as of 6 November 2026. Under current section 14(1) of the Scheduled Castes and the…
The second proviso to section 14(1) expressly empowers the specified Special Courts to take direct cognizance. Prior committal and case-specific High Court or State…
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Apply the law as of 6 November 2026. Under current section 14(1) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, may a Special Court or Exclusive Special Court directly take cognizance of offences under that Act?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer B
The second proviso to section 14(1) expressly empowers the specified Special Courts to take direct cognizance. Prior committal and case-specific High Court or State Government permission are not conditions of that direct-cognizance power.
Option feedback
Option A
Current section 14 grants direct-cognizance power, so committal is not mandatory.
Option B
The second proviso expressly permits direct cognizance.
Option C
No prior High Court permission is specified for this power.
Option D
No case-specific State Government permission is specified for this power.
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