The Rajasthan Protection From Lynching Act, 2019
The Rajasthan Protection From Lynching Act, 2019
General201927 sections
This Act criminalizes mob attacks on individuals based on factors like religion, caste, or gender, creating a stronger legal framework to protect people in the state of Rajasthan. It applies to all sections of society and establishes responsibilities for police to actively prevent such violence, including investigating incitement. The legislation is important because it establishes a compensation scheme for victims to address financial and psychological harm. By defining "lynching" clearly and holding authorities accountable, the law aims to deter vigilante justice and promote public safety against mob rule.
- 1. Short title, extent and commencement.
- 2. Definitions.
- 3. Nodal Officer.
- 4. Duties of Police Officer.
- 5. Duties of District Magistrate.
- 6. Duty to prevent lynching.
- 7. Power to exercise authority against mobs.
- 8. Punishment for offence of lynching.
- 9. Punishment for conspiracy or abetment or aides or attempts to lynch.
- 10. Punishment for obstructing legal process.
- 11. Punishment for dissemination of offensive material.
- 12. Punishment for enforcing a hostile environment.
- 13. Application of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- 14. Offences to be cognizable, non–bailable and non-compoundable
- 15. Investigation by senior police officer
- 16. Cases triable by Designated Judges
- 17. Power to appoint Designated Judges
- 18. Procedure and power of the Designated Judge
- 19. Rights of victims and witnesses during trial
- 20. Treatment of victim
- 21. Compensation of lynching
- 22. Displacement
- 23. Establishment of relief camps
- 24. Appeals
- 25. Power to remove difficulties
- 26. Act to be in addition to any other law
- 27. Power to make rules
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