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Andhra Pradesh
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Haryana
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Gujarat
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Tamil Nadu
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Detailed explanation-1: -Andhra Pradesh government came up with the Act after the gang-rape and murder of a Hyderabad veterinarian. The act provides for the death sentence in case of rape and gang-rape. The Disha Act was cleared by the Andhra Pradesh state Assembly on 13th December 2019.
Detailed explanation-2: -Under the Disha Act, police will file charge sheet within seven days in cases related to crimes against women, especially sexual offences and the trial should be completed within 21 days. However, the Disha Act never came in to force as it has to be ratified by the Union government.
Detailed explanation-3: -What is Disha Act? Such atrocities brought back the same triggered emotions that were prevalent back in 2012. The degree of crime had deepened so terribly that it left a scare of fear in the minds of people. After this case, the Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed two bills unanimously on December 13th, 2019.
Detailed explanation-4: -At the ongoing session of the Assembly, he also promised to table legislation to ensure stricter punishment and speedier disposal of cases in cases involving crimes against women. This is what eventually led to Enacting the DISHA Act.