Iqra 09 2nd shift 21 May 2021

news regarding amedments In IPC

news regardiing amedments in ipc

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This discussion covers recent amendments to the Indian Penal Code (IPC), specifically focusing on the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018. Key changes include the introduction of the death penalty for the rape or gang rape of girls under 12 years old. The amendments also stipulate no anticipatory bail for such offences, with investigations to be completed within two months and trials finalised within the same timeframe. These changes were enacted via the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018, which also amends the POCSO Act, 2012.

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Dr J C Vashista (Advocate) 22 May 2021

Originally posted by : Iqra 09 2nd shift
	news regardiing amedments in ipc

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T. Kalaiselvan, Advocate (Advocate) 23 May 2021

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 provides amongst many other provisions, the death penalty for rape or gang rape of a girl less than 12 years, no anticipatory bail for such crime, completion of investigation in two months, and trials to be completed in two months,”

On April 21, 2018, the government promulgated the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018. The Ordinance amends the IPC, 1860, POCSO Act, 2012 and other laws related to rape of women.

This is so far the latest amendment