Maharashtra becomes second state to approve death penalty for rape

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Category : State Published on: January 01 2022

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The Maharashtra Assembly unanimously passed the 'Power Criminal Law (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, which provides for the death penalty for rape.
It is the second Indian state, after Andhra Pradesh, to introduce the death penalty for the offenses of grievous rape and gang rape, with the approval of the bill.
It has also prescribed a time limit of 30 days for completion of investigation for such offense, from the moment of filing of the complaint.
The law also includes rules for dealing with cyber- and social media-based crimes against women.

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Maharashtra becomes second state to approve death penalty for rape