In force · As amended up to 2026-08
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[2] *, the Court shall presume, unless the contrary is proved, that such act was committed on the ground of "untouchability".
12. The Hyderabad Harijan Temple Entry Regulations, 1358 F (No. LV of l358 Fasli).
Source: India Code