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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, came into force on 21 April, 2018. This amendment made significant changes to various laws concerning sexual offenses, particularly strengthening the laws related to rape, providing harsher penalties, and introducing new offenses.
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1. Purpose of the Amendment: The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018, was enacted to address the increasing incidents of sexual violence, especially against children, and to ensure stringent punishment for such crimes.
2. Key Provisions:
· Enhanced penalties for rape, including the death penalty for rape of a girl under 12 years of age.
· Time-bound investigation and trial in rape cases to ensure speedy justice.
· Introduction of new offenses like gang rape of a girl under 16 and 12 years of age.
· Increased minimum punishment for the rape of women and girls.
