The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 | |
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Parliament of India | |
An Act further to amend the Indian Penal Code, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012. | |
Citation | Act No. 13 of 2013 |
Territorial extent | India (except Jammu and Kashmir) |
Enacted by | Lok Sabha |
Date passed | 19 March 2013 |
Enacted by | Rajya Sabha |
Date passed | 21 March 2013 |
Date assented to | 2 April 2013 |
Date commenced | 3 April 2013 |
Status: In force |
Section | Offence | Punishment | Notes |
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326A | Acid attack | Imprisonment not less than ten years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and with fine which shall be just and reasonable to meet the medical expenses and it shall be paid to the victim | Gender neutral |
326B | Attempt to Acid attack | Imprisonment not less than five years but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine | Gender neutral |
354A | Sexual harassment | Rigorous imprisonment up to three years, or with fine, or with both in case of offence described in clauses (i), (ii) or (iii) Imprisonment up to one year, or with fine, or with both in other cases | Only protects women. Provisions are:
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354B | Act with intent to disrobe a woman | Imprisonment not less than three years but which may extend to seven years and with fine. | Only protects women against anyone who 'Assaults or uses criminal force to any woman or abets such act with the intention of disrobing or compelling her to be naked.' |
354C | Voyeurism | In case of first conviction, imprisonment not less than one year, but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and be punished on a second or subsequent conviction, with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than three years, but which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. | Only protects women. The prohibited action is defines thus: 'Watching or capturing a woman in “private act”, which includes an act of watching carried out in a place which, in the circumstances, would reasonably be expected to provide privacy, and where the victim's genitals, buttocks or breasts are exposed or covered only in underwear; or the victim is using a lavatory; or the person is doing a sexual act that is not of a kind ordinarily done in public.' |
354D | Stalking | Imprisonment not less than one year but which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine | Only protects women from being stalked by men. The prohibited action is defined thus: 'To follow a woman and contact, or attempt to contact such woman to foster personal interaction repeatedly despite a clear indication of disinterest by such woman; or monitor the use by a woman of the internet, email or any other form of electronic communication. There are exceptions to this section which include such act being in course of preventing or detecting a crime authorised by State or in compliance of certain law or was reasonable and justified.' |
Offence | Changes |
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Acid attack | Fine shall be just and reasonable to meet medical expenses for treatment of victim, while in the Ordinance it was fine up to Rupees 10 lakhs. |
Sexual harassment | 'Clause (v) any other unwelcome physical, verbal or non-verbal conduct of sexual nature' has been removed. Punishment for offence under clause (i) and (ii) has been reduced from five years of imprisonment to three years. The offence is no longer gender-neutral, only a man can commit the offence on a woman. |
Voyeurism | The offence is no longer gender-neutral, only a man can commit the offence on a woman. |
Stalking | The offence is no longer gender-neutral, only a man can commit the offence on a woman. The definition has been rewarded and broken down into clauses, The exclusion clause and the following sentence has been removed 'or watches or spies on a person in a manner that results in a fear of violence or serious alarm or distress in the mind of such person, or interferes with the mental peace of such person, commits the offence of stalking'. Punishment for the offence has been changed; A man committing the offence of stalking would be liable for imprisonment up to three years for the first offence, and shall also be liable to fine and for any subsequent conviction would be liable for imprisonment up to five years and with fine. |
Trafficking of person | 'Prostitution' has been removed from the explanation clause |
The Indian Penal Code, 1860 | |
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An Act to provide a general penal code in India | |
Citation | Act No. 45 of 1860 |
Territorial extent | India (except the state of Jammu and Kashmir) |
Enacted by | Imperial Legislative Council |
Date enacted | 6 October 1860 |
Date assented to | 6 October 1860 |
Date commenced | 1 January 1862 |
Committee report | First Law Commission |
Amends | |
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Related legislation | |
Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 | |
Status: Amended |
Chapter | Sections covered | Classification of offences |
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Chapter I | Sections 1 to 5 | Introduction |
Chapter II | Sections 6 to 52 | General Explanations |
Chapter III | Sections 53 to 75 | of Punishments |
Chapter IV | Sections 76 to 106 | General Exceptions of the Right of Private Defence (Sections 96 to 106) |
Chapter V | Sections 107 to 120 | Of Abetment |
Chapter VA | Sections 120A to 120B | Criminal Conspiracy |
Chapter VI | Sections 121 to 130 | Of Offences against the State |
Chapter VII | Sections 131 to 140 | Of Offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force |
Chapter VIII | Sections 141 to 160 | Of Offences against the Public Tranquillity |
Chapter IX | Sections 161 to 171 | Of Offences by or relating to Public Servants |
Chapter IXA | Sections 171A to 171I | Of Offences Relating to Elections |
Chapter X | Sections 172 to 190 | Of Contempts of Lawful Authority of Public Servants |
Chapter XI | Sections 191 to 229 | Of False Evidence and Offences against Public Justice |
Chapter XII | Sections 230 to 263 | Of Offences relating to coin and Government Stamps |
Chapter XIII | Sections 264 to 267 | Of Offences relating to Weight and Measures |
Chapter XIV | Sections 268 to 294 | Of Offences affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals. |
Chapter XV | Sections 295 to 298 | Of Offences relating to Religion |
Chapter XVI | Sections 299 to 377 | Of Offences affecting the Human Body.
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Chapter XVII | Sections 378 to 462 | Of Offences Against Property
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Chapter XVIII | Section 463 to 489 -E | Offences relating to Documents and Property Marks
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Chapter XIX | Sections 490 to 492 | Of the Criminal Breach of Contracts of Service |
Chapter XX | Sections 493 to 498 | Of Offences Relating to Marriage |
Chapter XXA | Sections 498A | Of Cruelty by Husband or Relatives of Husband |
Chapter XXI | Sections 499 to 502 | Of Defamation |
Chapter XXII | Sections 503 to 510 | Of Criminal intimidation, Insult and Annoyance |
Chapter XXIII | Section 511 | Of Attempts to Commit Offences |
S. No. | Short title of amending legislation | No. | Year |
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1 | The Repealing Act, 1870 | 14 | 1870 |
2 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1870 | 27 | 1870 |
3 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1872 | 19 | 1872 |
4 | The Indian Oaths Act, 1873 | 10 | 1873 |
5 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1882 | 8 | 1882 |
6 | The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1882 | 10 | 1882 |
7 | The Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1886 | 10 | 1886 |
8 | The Indian Marine Act, 1887 | 14 | 1887 |
9 | The Metal Tokens Act, 1889 | 1 | 1889 |
10 | The Indian Merchandise Marks Act, 1889 | 4 | 1889 |
11 | The Cantonments Act, 1889 | 13 | 1889 |
12 | The Indian Railways Act, 1890 | 9 | 1890 |
13 | The Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1891 | 10 | 1891 |
14 | The Amending Act, 1891 | 12 | 1891 |
15 | The Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1894 | 3 | 1894 |
16 | The Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1895 | 3 | 1895 |
17 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1896 | 6 | 1896 |
18 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1898 | 4 | 1898 |
19 | The Currency-Notes Forgery Act, 1899 | 12 | 1899 |
20 | The Indian Penal Code Amendment Act, 1910 | 3 | 1910 |
21 | The Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1913 | 8 | 1913 |
22 | The Indian Elections Offences and Inquiries Act, 1920 | 39 | 1920 |
23 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1921 | 16 | 1921 |
24 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1923 | 20 | 1923 |
25 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1924 | 5 | 1924 |
26 | The Indian Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1924 | 18 | 1924 |
27 | The Workmen's Breach of Contract (Repealing) Act, 1925 | 3 | 1925 |
29 | The Obscene Publications Act, 1925 | 8 | 1925 |
29 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1925 | 29 | 1925 |
30 | The Repealing and Amending Act, 1927 | 10 | 1927 |
31 | The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1927 | 25 | 1927 |
32 | The Repealing and Amending Act, 1930 | 8 | 1930 |
33 | The Indian Air Force Act, 1932 | 14 | 1932 |
34 | The Amending Act, 1934 | 35 | 1934 |
35 | The Government of India (Adaptation of Indian Laws) Order, 1937 | N/A | 1937 |
36 | The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1939 | 22 | 1939 |
37 | The Offences on Ships and Aircraft Act, 1940 | 4 | 1940 |
38 | The Indian Merchandise Marks (Amendment) Act, 1941 | 2 | 1941 |
39 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1942 | 8 | 1942 |
40 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1943 | 6 | 1943 |
41 | The Indian Independence (Adaptation of Central Acts and Ordinances) Order, 1948 | N/A | 1948 |
42 | The Criminal Law (Removal of Racial Discriminations) Act, 1949 | 17 | 1949 |
43 | The Indian Penal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1949 | 42 | 1949 |
44 | The Adaptation of Laws Order, 1950 | N/A | 1950 |
45 | The Repealing and Amending Act, 1950 | 35 | 1950 |
46 | The Part B States (Laws) Act, 1951 | 3 | 1951 |
47 | The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1952 | 46 | 1952 |
48 | The Repealing and Amending Act, 1952 | 48 | 1952 |
49 | The Repealing and Amending Act, 1953 | 42 | 1953 |
50 | The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 1955 | 26 | 1955 |
51 | The Adaptation of Laws (No.2) Order, 1956 | N/A | 1956 |
52 | The Repealing and Amending Act, 1957 | 36 | 1957 |
53 | The Criminal Law Amendment Act, 1958 | 2 | 1958 |
54 | The Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 | 43 | 1958 |
55 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1959 | 52 | 1959 |
56 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1961 | 41 | 1961 |
57 | The Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Act, 1964 | 40 | 1964 |
58 | The Criminal and Election Laws Amendment Act, 1969 | 35 | 1969 |
59 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1969 | 36 | 1969 |
60 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1972 | 31 | 1972 |
61 | The Employees' Provident Funds and Family Pension Fund (Amendment) Act, 1973 | 40 | 1973 |
62 | The Employees' State Insurance (Amendment) Act, 1975 | 38 | 1975 |
63 | The Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 1975 | 40 | 1975 |
64 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1983 | 43 | 1983 |
65 | The Criminal Law (Second Amendment) Act, 1983 | 46 | 1983 |
66 | The Dowry Prohibition (Amendment) Act, 1986 | 43 | 1986 |
67 | The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions (Amendment) Act, 1988 | 33 | 1988 |
68 | The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 | 49 | 1988 |
69 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 1993 | 42 | 1993 |
70 | The Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1995 | 24 | 1995 |
71 | The Information Technology Act, 2000 | 21 | 2000 |
72 | The Election Laws (Amendment) Act, 2003 | 24 | 2003 |
73 | The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2005 | 25 | 2005 |
74 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2005 | 2 | 2006 |
75 | The Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 | 10 | 2009 |
76 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 | 13 | 2013 |
77 | The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018 | 2018 |
.. People were saying, 'Twenty plus Four equals Char Sau Bees.' Char Sou Bees is 420 which is the number of the law that has to do with counterfeiting ..
.. Tazeerat-e-hind, dafa 302 ke tahat, mujrim ko maut ki saza sunai jaati hai ..
.. we'd have the death penalty back tomorrow. Dafa 302, taaziraat-e-Hind .. to be hung by the neck until death ..
.. Badti Ka Naam Dadhi ( 1975), Chhoti Si Baat ( 1975), Dafa 302 ( 1 975), Chori Mera Kaam ( 1975), Ek Mahal Ho Sapnon Ka (1975) ..