We believe in speedy justice, stringent punishment in rape cases: Andhra HM on Disha Act

Dec 13, 2019

Amaravati (AP), Dec 13 (ANI): Home Minister of Andhra Pradesh, Mekathoti Sucharitha announced that Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved the enactment of the Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) Act. “We seriously believe speedy justice and stringent punishments are critical in this aspect. It resulted in our government in enacting ‘Disha Act 2019’ which provides stringent penal provision, time bound investigation and trial all within 21 days in special courts in every district,” said Home Minister. Andhra Pradesh ‘Disha Act’ enables quick trial and judgments in cases of rape and acid attacks in which there is clinching evidence against the accused.