Consider the following statements regarding the SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989:
Statement I: Section 18 of the Act states that Section 438 of the CrPC, which provides for anticipatory bail, shall not apply in relation to cases involving an offense under the Act.
Statement II: The bar on anticipatory bail under Section 18 of the Act is not applicable unless a prima facie case under the Act is made out against the accused.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
1
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, and Statement II explains Statement I.
2
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct, but Statement II does not explain Statement I.
3
Statement I is correct, but Statement II is incorrect.
4
Statement I is incorrect, but Statement II is correct.