Which of the following acts constitute 'Atrocity' as defined in Section 3(1) of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989?
Forcing to drink or eat any inedible or obnoxious substances
Intentionally insulting or intimidating with intent to humiliate in any place within public view
Forcing or intimidating not to vote or to vote for a particular candidate or vote in a manner other than provided by law
All of the above
Answer and explanation
All three acts are punishable under Section 3(1) of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, when committed by a non-member of a Scheduled Caste or Tribe: forcing inedible/obnoxious substances (clause a), intentionally insulting or intimidating to humiliate in a public place (clause r), and forcing or preventing someone from voting or influencing their vote illegally (clause l). The punishment is imprisonment of not less than six months, extendable to five years, with fine.