Briefly discuss the offences defined under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. 

The Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989 is a comprehensive law that aims to prevent and punish offences against members of the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in India. The Act defines various offences and provides for stringent punishment for those who commit such acts of violence, discrimination or other forms of atrocities against the SCs and STs.

The offences defined under the Act can be broadly classified into two categories: (i) offences against individuals, and (ii) offences against groups.

Offences Against Individuals:

1. Atrocities: This includes several forms of violence or abuse committed against a person belonging to the SC or ST community. It can include physical violence, sexual violence, verbal abuse, ____ ______ _________ __________ ______ ____ __________.
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