2019 – Posted in: Daily News – Tags: Haryana vidhan sabha

HARYANA CONTROL OF ORGANISED CRIME BILL, 2019

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Topics covered: About the control of organised crime bill 2019, Need and significance

News Flash

The Haryana Vidhan Sabha passed the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2019, to make special provisions for the prevention and control of criminal activity by organised crime syndicates.

Key Highlights

According to the Bill, whoever commits an offence of organised crime and if it results in the death of any person:

It will be punishable with death or imprisonment for life
Also be liable to a fine which will not be less than ₹1 lakh.

In any other case, the offender shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine, not less than ₹5 lakh.

Significance

The bill ensures effective legal action against the gangsters, leaders and members of organized criminal gangs.
Such strong legislation would also suitably empower the police in a lawful manner to take strong and deterrent but lawful action against the criminals.

Way ahead

Special provisions also need to be enacted for forfeiture of the property acquired from proceeds of crimes and to create a provision for special courts and special prosecutor for handling the trials of offences under this Act.

Important info

Maharashtra had enacted Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act in 1999 which was subsequently adopted by the National capital territory of Delhi.
The State of Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Karnataka have also enacted their respective Acts.

Source: The Hindu

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