Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Friday (December 13) passed Disha Act 2019 to punish perpetrators of heinous crimes against women and children within 21 days. The Bill drafted for women`s safety was earlier approved by the state cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, in the wake of horrific gang-rape and murder of a woman veterinarian in Hyderabad.
Jagan Mohan Reddy had earlier announced in the Assembly that the government legislation will make sure that in cases where there is conclusive evidence, the convicts be punished in 21 days.
The key proposals of the Disha Bill are:
1. The Bill proposes to set up dedicated courts in all districts to deal with crimes against women and children.
2. The Bill stresses on Zero FIR, which means that police have to register a case anywhere irrespective of jurisdiction to instill confidence among women.
3. It also proposes measures for dealing firmly with those targeting women with objectionable comments on the social media.
The Chief Minister expressed confidence that those who post negatively about women should be afraid of punishment.
Bureau Report
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