India, July 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The new Sanhitas mark a significant step towards creating a citizen centric, more accessible and efficient justice system. The main provisions made in the new Sanhitas that focus on justice rather than punishment are given in the Annexure.
In the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, stringent punishment up to death sentence has been provided for the offence of rape of a minor. The offence of gang rape on a minor is punishable with imprisonment for life or death.
Details of the main provisions in the New Sanhitas that focus on Justice rather than punishment:
(A) Victim Centric Provisions
(B) Timelines
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