Need for Effective Implementation of Legal Reforms and Improvements in the Criminal Justice System
Post-2012 Delhi gang rape reforms included broader definitions of rape and fast-track courts, but these changes have had limited impact.
Systemic Failures: Delays in reporting, poor investigations, and inefficiencies in prosecution and sentencing contribute to high crime rates and low conviction rates.
Problems such as delays in FIR registration and inadequate evidence collection often lead to failed prosecutions.
Way Forward
Ensure timely, thorough investigations and proper evidence collection.
Enhance state investigative agencies to avoid relying on the CBI for high-profile cases.
Streamline the prosecution process to reduce delays and improve conviction rates.
Ensure effective use of forensic evidence and timely examinations.
Enforce fixed timelines for each legal process stage to reduce delays
Increase awareness to deter perpetrators and support victims.
Continuously update laws and procedures to address current challenges and improve justice delivery.
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