The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2024: Key Highlights

The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2024: Key Highlights

1. Stricter Penalties for Gender-Based Violence:

Enhanced sentences for sexual assault and domestic violence, with new categories for various abusive behaviors.

2. Digital Evidence and Cybercrimes:

Clear guidelines for handling digital evidence and expanded definitions of cybercrimes, targeting online harassment, identity theft, and cyberstalking.

3. Streamlined Judicial Processes:

Measures to reduce case backlogs and ensure faster, more efficient trials.

This amendment marks a significant step towards a more robust and contemporary criminal justice system.

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