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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment presented statistics on crimes against Scheduled Castes to the Rajya Sabha. The data showed a rise in cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 from 2020 to 2023.
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What was the number of cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act in 2023?
The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act saw a rise in cases registered to 53,372 in 2023. This marked a five-year high.
Consider the following statements regarding Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act: 1. The number of cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 rose by more than 7,000 between 2020 and 2023. 2. In 2023, convictions stood at 4,691 under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. 3. The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is responsible for compiling and publishing crime statistics in its publication 'Crime in India'. How many of the above statements are correct?
Statement-1 is correct because the number of cases registered under the Act rose from 45,995 in 2020 to 53,372 in 2023 (Fact #2 and Fact #3). Statement-2 is correct because it accurately states the number of convictions in 2023. However, Statement-3 is incorrect because the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) compiles and publishes crime statistics in its publication 'Crime in India' (Fact #5), not the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The number of cases registered under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 rose by more than 7,000 between 2020 and 2023. Statement-II: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment increased its efforts to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, leading to a rise in the number of cases registered under the Act. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-1 is correct because the number of cases registered under the Act rose from 45,995 in 2020 to 53,372 in 2023 (Fact #2 and Fact #3). However, Statement-2 is incorrect because it is a causal explanation that cannot be supported by the facts. There is no information provided about the efforts made by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment or its impact on the number of cases registered under the Act.