अनुसूचित जाती व अनुसूचित जमाती (अत्याचार प्रतिबंध) अधिनियम 1989 हा विशेष कायदा का अंमलात आणला गेला ?
(a) तत्कालीन नागरी हक्क संरक्षण अधिनियम 1955 पुरेसा वाटत नव्हता म्हणून.
(b) भारतीय दंड संहितेच्या संबंधीत तरतूदी परिणामकारक वाटत नव्हत्या म्हणून.
वरील दोन विधानांतले कोणते योग्य आहे ?

The correct answer is Option C (Both (a) and (b)).

Key Points:
• Legislative Intent of SC/ST Act, 1989: The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act was enacted to prevent atrocities against members of SCs and STs, punish perpetrators, and provide special courts for speedy trial.
• Inadequacy of PCR Act, 1955 (a): The existing Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955 (formerly Untouchability Offences Act) was found inadequate to curb widespread social indignities, violence, and targeted atrocities.
• Inadequacy of IPC Provisions (b): Ordinary penal provisions under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) proved insufficient to address caste-motivated hate crimes and systemic victimization.
• Conclusion: Both statements correctly outline the historical justifications for enacting this special legislation.
• Key Takeaway: The SC/ST (PoA) Act 1989 was enacted because the 1955 PCR Act and normal IPC provisions were inadequate to stem caste atrocities.