Maharashtra Bill seeks death penalty for heinous crime against women
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Last Updated: Dec 10, 2020, 07:06 AM IST
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A statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the bill will be tabled in the legislature in two parts - the Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020 and the Special Court and Machinery for Implementation of Maharashtra Shakti Criminal Law, 2020.
Special police teams and separate courts will be set up for investigation and trial of cases against women and children, according to the draft bill.
MUMBAI: In a bid to curb heinous crimes against women and children in Maharashtra, the state cabinet on Wednesday approved a draft bill that has provisions for stern punishment, including the death penalty, life sentence, and hefty fines, for the perpetrators, and also speedy trial.