The West Bengal (Prevention of Lynching) Bill, 2019 – Diligent IAS 07/09/2019 – Posted in: Daily News
THE WEST BENGAL (PREVENTION OF LYNCHING) BILL, 2019
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News Flash
West Bengal passed a bill to check incidents of mob assaults and lynching and criminalised such actions.
The West Bengal (Prevention of Lynching) Bill, 2019
- The legislation has provided for the death sentence.
- Nodal officers will be appointed to “monitor and coordinate prevention of lynching”.
- It proposes a jail term from three years to life for those involved in assaulting and injuring a person.
- In case of death of the victim, persons responsible for the incident would be punished with rigorous life imprisonment and fine up to Rs 5 lakh.
Significance
- The bill aims to protect the constitutional rights of vulnerable persons and prevent incidents of lynching.
- It also proposes action against those involved in perpetrating the crime.
Source: The Hindu
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