The Karnataka Amendment to Section 14 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 substitutes the…
The Karnataka amendment to section 14 replaces the words "to try offences under this Act" with "to take cognizance of offences under this Act as a court of original…
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The Karnataka Amendment to Section 14 of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 substitutes the words:
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The Karnataka amendment to section 14 replaces the words "to try offences under this Act" with "to take cognizance of offences under this Act as a court of original jurisdiction and to try such offences". It lets the Special Court take cognizance itself, without committal. The designated court stays a Court of Session, and the power stays with the State Government.