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Under Section 14 of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, which of the following are designated for the speedy trial of offenses?

A Special Courts of Session
B District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commissions
C National Human Rights Commission Tribunals
D Fast Track Village Panchayats

Correct answer: (a) Special Courts of Session

Explanation

Option A is correct because Section 14 of the PoA Act mandates the establishment of Special Courts of Session for the speedy trial of offenses. Options A, C, and D are incorrect as they have no such statutory mandate under the PoA Act.

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