On 23 December 2021, Maharashtra passed which of the following Criminal Law Acts to approve death penalty for heinous offences against women and children?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D)   ​Shakti

• ​The Maharashtra government passed the Shakti Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2021, which focuses on stricter punishments for heinous crimes against women and children, including the provision for the death penalty.
  

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Key features of Shakti Act:

• Death Penalty for Heinous Offences: ​The act allows for the death penalty in cases of rape, gang rape, or sexual abuse against women and children deemed heinous in nature.
• Fast-Track Trials: To expedite justice, it mandates that investigations in such cases must be completed within 30 days and trials concluded within 45 days.
• Increased Punishments: It raises the penalties for acid attacks and sexual violence.
• Introduces stricter measures to deter crimes against women and children.
• Surveillance Measures: Proposes the creation of an Offenders’ Register to track individuals convicted of crimes against women and children.

The act aims to create a safer environment for women and children by introducing severe punishments for crimes and ensuring speedy delivery of justice.