Disha Bill Passed In Andhra Pradesh Assembly

The most-awaited Disha bill has been passed in the Andhra Pradesh assembly today in the morning. According to this bill (Andhra Pradesh criminal law amendment act 2019), the criminals who are found guilty in the rape and gang-rape cases will be subjected to punishment within 21 days of inquiry.

Earlier, two bills have already been passed which ensure safety to women and look into the crimes relating to women and children. The Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, also approved the draft 'AP Special Court for Specified Offences Against Women and Children Act, 2019.'

Depending on the crime done, punishment will range from 10-year imprisonment to a life sentence or even death. The bill was passed by Home Minister M Sucharita. YS Jagan has called it a revolutionary move. The bill works under the POSCO act and also assigns the punishment following the same. People have also appreciated the move by the government.