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CRIMINAL LAWS (MEGHALAYA AMENDMENT) ACT, 2013

Criminal Laws (Meghalaya Amendment) Act, 2013

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This Act amends criminal laws in the state of Meghalaya to strengthen the punishment for criminal intimidation. It modifies Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code to increase the maximum prison term for threats involving death, grievous hurt, or property destruction from three years to seven years. Additionally, the legislation updates the Code of Criminal Procedure to align with these new penalties. By doing so, the state aims to deter serious threats to life and property and ensure the legal system can effectively address such offenses within its jurisdiction.

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  1. 1. Short title and commencement
  2. 3. Amendment of the First Schedule to the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
  3. 4. Amendment of Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1932

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