SHORT ANSWER:
The amended IPC and CrPC include provisions for faster trials and stricter timelines for investigations.
DETAILS:
- The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 introduced time-bound trials for certain offenses.
- The Code of Criminal Procedure (Amendment) Act, 2008 mandates the completion of investigation within a specified period.
- The introduction of Fast Track Courts aims to expedite the trial process for serious offenses.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Delays in trials can lead to the accused being released on bail if the trial is not completed within the stipulated time.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
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