India, March 10 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, for the first time, the provisions relating to crime against woman and child have been given precedence and placed under one Chapter. Strict punishments up to death sentence have been provided for the offences against women. Punishment for gang rape of a woman below the age of 18 years is life imprisonment till remainder of the convict's natural life or death. A new offence for having sexual intercourse on false promise of marriage, employment, promotion or by concealing identity, etc. has also been incorporated in Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Main provisions related protection of woman in the new Criminal Laws are given in Annexure.
To significantly improve the speed, efficiency and transparency of the judicial process, provisions have been made in the new criminal laws that all trials, inquiries and proceeding including issuance, service and execution of summons and warrant, examination of complainant and witnesses, recording of evidence in inquiries and trials and appellate proceedings or any other proceeding may be held in electronic mode, by use of electronic communication or use of audio-video electronic means. In this regard, Government has also developed applications like e-Summons, e-Sakshya and Nyaya-Shruti (VC). The e-Summon facilitates delivery of summons through electronic means. The e-Sakshya enables lawful, scientific and tamper-proof collection, preservation and electronic submission of digital evidence thus ensuring authenticity and reducing delays. Nyaya-Shruti (VC) facilitates virtual appearance of accused persons, witnesses, police officials, prosecutors, scientific experts, prisoners etc. through video conferencing. The implementation of the new criminal laws through these applications by States/UTs contribute to improving the speed, efficiency, and transparency of the judicial process, thereby supporting a more effective, technology-driven, timely and citizen-friendly justice delivery system.
PROVISIONS FOR PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN
This was stated by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha.
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