The proviso to Section 3(1)(z) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of…
Section 3(1)(z) punishes forcing an SC or ST member to leave his house, village or other place of residence, but its proviso keeps out any action taken "in discharge of a…
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The proviso to Section 3(1)(z) of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 excludes
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Section 3(1)(z) punishes forcing an SC or ST member to leave his house, village or other place of residence, but its proviso keeps out any action taken "in discharge of a public duty". The exclusion is for lawful public duty only, so private evictions and mere convenience are not protected.