Prevention Of Atrocities Act: Why A Law Is Not Enough

Although the Rajya Sabha on 21 December passed the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2014, it is worth questioning if the lawmakers understand that the law will only be effective if there are deep-rooted changes in society. It is the responsibility of the leaders of the country to ensure that society understands the benefits of relinquishing a regressive mindset in favour of the progressive ideals enshrined in the Constitution.

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