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Amit Shah Proposes Harsher Laws for Mob Lynching, Including Stricter Penalties


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During the Lok Sabha deliberations on the three new criminal law bills, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Wednesday that the proposed legislation would include a provision for the death penalty in cases of mob lynching. The bills in question, namely the Bharatiya Nyaya (Second) Sanhita Bill, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha (Second) Sanhita Bill, and the Bharatiya Sakshya (Second) Bill, were successfully passed in the Lok Sabha on the same day.

In a significant move, Shah disclosed that the government had decided to eliminate the sedition law, which had been a tool employed by the British to incarcerate Indian freedom fighters such as Tilak Maharaj, Mahatma Gandhi, and Sardar Patel. Shah emphasized that this historic decision marked the first instance of the Modi government abolishing the sedition law.

Amit Shah underscored the justice-centric approach of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, slated to replace the Indian Penal Code. The Home Minister presented the amended versions of the bills during the Winter Session, following their introduction in the Monsoon Session.

Shah highlighted key aspects of the proposed laws, including provisions aimed at reinforcing police accountability. Notably, details of arrested individuals must now be documented at every police station, with a designated officer responsible for maintaining these records.

The Home Minister also outlined several amendments, such as making trafficking laws gender-neutral and automatically applying POCSO equivalent provisions to rape cases involving girls under 18 years of age.

In a move to address hit-and-run incidents, Shah clarified that accidental deaths and deaths due to negligence had been redefined. If the person responsible promptly takes the victim to the hospital, they would face lighter punishment compared to a hit-and-run case.

To expedite case proceedings, Shah disclosed that under the proposed laws, the accused would have seven days to file a plea for acquittal, with the judge obligated to hold a hearing within that timeframe. Additionally, a trial must be concluded within a maximum of 120 days.

Shah emphasized the introduction of a definition of terrorism in the new laws, marking a crucial step to prevent exploitation of its ambiguity. Furthermore, time limits were introduced for plea bargaining and document submission during trials to ensure swift and efficient legal processes.

Regarding case registration, Shah asserted that under the proposed laws, FIRs must be registered within three days or a maximum of 14 days after a complaint is filed. In cases punishable by three to seven years, preliminary investigations must be completed within 14 days, ensuring a timely and efficient legal framework.

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