The CRIMINAL LAW (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2013
chandigarh · 2013
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- S. 1(1) ThisAct may be calledthe Criminal Law (Amendment) A~i, 2013
- S. 2Adds a new clause to the Indian Penal Code to include acts of throwing or administering acid causing apprehension of grievous hurt.
- S. 3The section corrects typographical errors in the Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013.
- S. 4Amends the Penal Code to include section 376E in the list of offenses for enhanced punishment.
- S. 5After section 326 of the Penal Code, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:- '326A
- S. 6Section amends the penalty for assault or criminal force to a woman to a minimum one-year imprisonment and fine.
- S. 7After section 354 ofthe PenalCode,the following sections shallbe inserted, namely:- '354A
- S. 8For section 370 of the Penal Code, the following sections shall be substituted, namely:- '370
- S. 9For sections 375, 376, 376A, 376B, 376C and 376D ofthe Penal Code, the following sections shall be substituted, namely:-
- S. 10Increases the imprisonment term for insulting someone's modesty from one to three years.
- S. 11In the Code ofCriminal Procedure, 1973 (hereafter in this Chapter referred to as 2 of 1974
- S. 12Section 12 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure identification of arrested persons by mentally or physically disabled individuals is supervised and recorded.
- S. 13Section 13 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require recording of complaints against specific offenses by a woman officer, with special provisions for disabled complainants.
- S. 14Expands the age and condition criteria for witnesses exempt from giving evidence against themselves in criminal cases.
- S. 15Section 15 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require women officers to record statements from women alleging sexual offenses.
- S. 16Section 16 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to require recording statements from victims of specified offenses by a Judicial Magistrate, with provisions for interpreters for disabled victims.
- S. 17Amends Code of Criminal Procedure to replace reference to Indian Penal Code's section 376 with section 376E.
- S. 18Section 18 removes the need for sanction for public servants accused of certain offenses and limits marital relationship cases for a specific offense.
- S. 20Section 20 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to ensure a woman under 18's testimony in rape cases is recorded without confronting the accused.
- S. 21Section 21 mandates continuous court proceedings for sexual offenses until witnesses are examined, with a two-month limit for trials.
- S. 22Amends Code of Criminal Procedure to include section 376E of Indian Penal Code in relevant subsection.
- S. 23After section 357Aofthe Code ofCriminal Procedure, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:- "357B
- S. 24In the First Schedule to the Code of Criminal Procedure, under the heading "I
- S. 25Section 25 prohibits using a victim's sexual history or character as evidence in sexual offense cases.
- S. 26For section 114A ofthe Evidence Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- '114A
- S. 27For section 119 ofthe Evidence Act, the following section shall be substituted, namely:- "119
- S. 28Section 28 amends the Evidence Act to prohibit questioning a sexual assault victim's past sexual behavior in court.
- S. 29For section 42 ofthe Protection ofChildren from Sexual OffencesAct, 2012, the 32 of 2012
- S. 30(1) The Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013 is hereby repealed
- S. 42ASection 42A ensures the Criminal Law Amendment Act overrides conflicting existing laws.
- S. 53AEvidence of character or previous sexual experience not relevant in certain cases
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- S. 114APresumption as to absence of consent in certain prosecution for rapCl
- S. 14616 THE GAZETTE OF INDIAEXTRAORDINARY [PART n-SEC
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- S. 166BSection penalizes hospital in-charges for failing to provide medical assistance to accident victims.
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- S. 197—
- S. 198BCognizance of offence
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- S. 327Insertion of new sections 357B and 357C
- S. 354—
- S. 354BSection 354B penalizes any man for assaulting or using force to disrobe or compel a woman to be naked, with imprisonment up to seven years.
- S. 354CSection 354C criminalizes voyeurism and dissemination of private images, imposing imprisonment and fines.
- S. 354DSexual harassment and punishment for sexual harassment
- S. 357CSection 357C mandates hospitals to provide free first-aid or medical treatment to victims of specified sexual offenses and report the incident to the police.
- S. 370Trafficking of person
- S. 370ASection penalizes trafficking of minors and adults for sexual exploitation with imprisonment and fines.
- S. 376Section 376 of the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, prescribes enhanced penalties for rape under various special circumstances, including those involving police officers, public servants, and individuals in positions of trust or authority.
- S. 376ASection 376A imposes life imprisonment or death penalty for rape causing death or persistent vegetative state.
- S. 376BSection 376B criminalizes marital rape when a wife lives separately, imposing up to seven years' imprisonment and a fine.
- S. 376CSection 376C imposes penalties for sexual intercourse by a person in authority or fiduciary relationship with a woman in their care, including imprisonment up to ten years.
- S. 376DRape
- S. 376ESection imposes life imprisonment or death for repeat offenders of certain rape offenses.
- S. 509Explanation 1,-In this section, "sexual intercourse" shall mean any ofthe acts mentioned in clauses (a) to (d) ofsection
- S. 201345 of 1860
- S. 3268Voluntarily causing grievous hurt by use of acid, etc
- S. 3760Section penalizes each person in a group raping a woman with rigorous imprisonment for at least 20 years, up to life, and a fine for victim's rehabilitation.