Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (Nirbhaya Act) is an Indian legislation passed by the Lok Sabha on 19 March 2013, and by the Rajya Sabha on 21 March 2013, which provides for amendment of Indian Penal Code, Indian Evidence Act, and Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 on laws related to sexual offences.[2][3][4] The Bill received Presidential assent on 2 April 2013 and was deemed to be effective from 3 February 2013. It was originally an Ordinance promulgated by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee, on 3 February 2013, in light of the protests in the 2012 Delhi gang rape case.[5][6]
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The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 | |
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Parliament of India | |
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Citation | Act No. 13 of 2013 |
Territorial extent | India |
Passed by | Lok Sabha |
Passed | 19 March 2013 |
Passed by | Rajya Sabha |
Passed | 21 March 2013 |
Assented to | 2 April 2013 |
Commenced | 3 April 2013[1] |
Status: In force |
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