12. Presumption by Courts in certain cases
Where any act constituting an offence under this Act is committed in relation to a member of a Scheduled Caste ***, the Court shall presume, unless the contrary is proved, that such act was committed on the ground of "untouchability".
Amendment notes (1)
- omitted w.e.f. 19-11-1976 . The words, brackets and figures "as defined in clause (24) of article 366 of the Constitution" omitted by s. 15, ibid. (w.e.f. 19-11-1976).