“Jagan anna is a Rakshak of women. The Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law Act (Amendment) 2019 is a tribute to the veterinary doctor who was brutally raped and murdered recently in the neighbouring state Telangana.

Under the Disha Act, investigation of rape cases must be completed within 14 days and within 21 days, the perpetrators will be awarded punishment, through specially arranged courts.

Earlier, in 2012, when the shocking Nirbhaya incident too place, no strict punishments were given to the accused. Had stringent laws been implemented, it would have worked as a deterrent and people wouldn’t commit such heinous crimes.

In such circumstances, this act was brought forward by us to ensure severe punishment to those found guilty of sexual assault against women and girls. We believe that speedy justice and stringent punishment are absolutely critical. This bill will provide full security to women in the state. These days, social media and electronic communication have also become an medium for harassment of women. To effectively curb such activities, we have also incorporated stringent penal provisions.
Fear of punishment due to the new laws will definitely stop prospective criminals, when their conscience fails.”

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