Andhra Pradesh assembly clears Bill to punish rapists in 21 days
14 days after the gangrape and subsequent murder of woman veterinarian doctor in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh assembly on Wednesday tabled a bill to punish the perpetrators within 21 days.
Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, approved the draft bill which is named after Disha, the victim of Hyderabad case. The police had named the victim as Disha to protect her identity.
The CM also mentioned in the assembly that the govt will bring in a new law to ensure that in cases where there is conclusive evidence, the guilty shall be punished in 21 days.
The Bill proposes to set up dedicated courts in all districts to deal with crimes against women and children.
To instill confidence among women, the bill will also stress on zero FIR provision, which means that police have to register a case anywhere irrespective of jurisdiction to instill confidence among women.