Top 10 Changes You Need To Know About New Criminal Laws
Criminal case judgments must be delivered within 45 days after trial ends. Charges must be framed within 60 days of 1st hearing. All state governments must implement witness protection schemes.
Rape victim's statements will be recorded by a female police officer in the presence of the victim’s guardian. Medical reports must be completed within 7 days.
Buying or selling a child is classified as a heinous crime, punishable by severe penalties. Gangrape of a minor can result in a death sentence or life imprisonment.
The law now includes punishments for cases where women are abandoned after being misled by false promises of marriage.
Women victims are entitled to receive regular updates on their cases within 90 days. All hospitals are required to provide free first-aid to victims of crimes against women and children.
Both the accused and the victim are entitled to receive copies of the FIR, police report, and other documents within 14 days. Courts are allowed a maximum of two adjournments to avoid unnecessary delays in case hearings.
Incidents can now be reported via electronic communication. The introduction of Zero FIR allows individuals to file a First Information Report at any police station, regardless of jurisdiction.
Arrested person has the right to inform a person of their choice about their situation. Arrest details will be prominently displayed in police stations and district headquarters for easy access by families.
It is now mandatory for forensic experts to visit crime scenes for serious offences and collect evidence. Videography of crime scenes is mandatory for all heinous crimes
The definition of "gender" now along with men and women also includes transgenders, meanwhile for certain offences against women, a woman magistrate should record victim statements when possible.