The Modi government introduced three new bills on Friday. The goal of this bill is to replace the three laws of the British era, the IPC, the CrPC and the Indian Evidence Act. On the last day of the monsoon session, the government introduced three laws Indian Justice Code, 2023, Indian Civil Code, 2023, Indian Evidence Bill, 2023. At present, they have been sent to the Standing Committee for review. Sedition law will be abolished through them. In the case of mob lynching, death penalty will be given.
Changes have been made in the sections of these three laws. Let us understand in simple language that how much change will be seen through them.
Inflammatory speech: Hate speech and religious inflammatory speech have been brought under the ambit of crime. Those giving such speeches will be fined along with three years of imprisonment. If he speaks against any religion or class, then there will be a punishment of 5 years.
Gangrape: In cases of gangrape, a provision of 20 years or life imprisonment has been added for the guilty. If such an incident happens with girls below 18 years of age, then the culprit will be given death penalty.
Mob Lynching: If 5 or more people in a group kill someone on the basis of any community, caste, gender, language or any other thing, then every member of the group will be punished with death or imprisonment. There will be a minimum punishment of 7 years and fine can also be imposed.
Fugitive Criminals: Trial of fugitives will continue even in their absence in the country. The hearing of the cases will continue and they will be sentenced.
Death sentence will be converted into life imprisonment: In the new bill, new points have been added regarding the death penalty. For example, the death sentence of the culprits can be converted into life imprisonment, but the culprits will not be released at any cost.
Property attachment: In the new bill, some points have also been added regarding the attachment of property. For example, if the property of a convict is to be attached, then the order for this will be given by the court, not any police officer.
Courts will be online: All the courts of the country will be online by 2027, so that the information about the cases can be found on one click and its status can be understood online.
It is mandatory to inform the family on arrest: If the accused or any other person is arrested in any case, then the police will have to inform his family immediately. Within 180 days, the investigation will have to be finished and sent for trial.
Trial to be decided in 120 days: If a trial is conducted against a police officer, the government will have to take a decision in this regard within 120 days. If you understand in simple language, now the process of settling the cases will pick up speed.
Decision within a month: If the debate has been completed in any case, then the court will have to give a decision within a month. It will also be made available online within 7 days of the decision.
Chargesheet in 90 days: In cases of serious crime, the police will have to file a chargesheet within 90 days. However, after taking approval from the court, they can be given another 90 days.
Video recording of victim's statement is mandatory: In cases related to sexual violence, video recording of the statement of the victim will be mandatory.
Forensic team mandatory on crime scene: For such crimes in which there is a provision of punishment of 7 years or more, it will be mandatory for the forensic team to reach the crime scene.
Sample will be taken without arrest: It has been told in the bill that if there is no arrest in any case, then after the order of the magistrate, samples like signature, handwriting, voice and finger print can be taken from the accused.
Mercy petition: Under the new bill, in case of death penalty, the convict will be allowed to apply to the governor for mercy petition within a stipulated time. If approval is not received from here, the mercy petition can be sent to the President within 60 days.
Use of handcuffs: A police officer may be permitted to use handcuffs while arresting a person. If he is a habitual criminal, has escaped from custody, is a terrorist, has been associated with drugs, illegal weapons or rape, then permission will be given.
Investigation within 14 days: In offenses punishable with imprisonment of 3-7 years, the police officer shall conduct a preliminary inquiry within 14 days to ascertain whether there is a prima facie case or not.
Communication device will become evidence: Under the new change, the communication device can be presented as evidence.
The black book of the criminal will be digital: The name and address of the arrested accused and the nature of the crime will be kept by a designated officer in every police station and district. There will be a digital mode store in every police station and district headquarters.
Use of technology will increase: The Bill states that trials, appeal proceedings, recording of statements including public servants and police officers can be done in electronic mode. Summons, warrants, documents, police reports, statements of evidence can be made in electronic form.
No comments:
Post a Comment