Section 6 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 deals with:

Section 6 is headed "Application of certain provisions of the Indian Penal Code". It applies specified IPC provisions, such as those on common intention, general exceptions, abetment and attempts, to offences under the Act. Punishments are in section 3, Special Courts in section 14 and appeals in section 14A.