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Lynching is an extrajudicial punishment by an informal group. It is most often used to characterize informal public executions by a mob in order to punish an alleged transgressor, or to intimidate a group. Over the past two years or so we have seen a rising tide of violence, mainly in northern India, against Dalits and Muslims. This has revolved around the treatment of the cow. Indians have been physically attacked by rampaging mobs accusing them of storing beef or transporting cows for slaughter.
Issue :
The recent central government's ban on cattle slaughter has given way to lynching and cow vigilantism.This has lead to the opposition accusing the government of not taking any concrete counter measures.Opposition has also raised the need for a law to address the issues of lynching and atrocities against minorities and Dalits.
Manav Suraksha Kanoon :
Manav Suraksha Kanoon (Masuka) is the new law proposed by the National Campaign Against Mob Lynching to protect people.The proposed law aims to provide effective protection to vulnerable persons, punish acts of lynching, and provide rehabilitation and compensation for victims and their families.The aim of the law is to curb and punish mob lynching, whether provoked in the name of the cow protection or any other reason.
Highlights of the draft law :
1.Clearly defined the terms "lynching", "mob", "offensive material". 2.Lynching to be made a non-bailable offence with graded levels of punishment depending on injury caused to the victim. 3.Investigations to be handled by senior police officers and provisions for designated judges for trial and appeal at High courts. 4.Special rights for victims and witnesses including mandatory state government compensation to the victims within 30 days of the incident. 5.Dissemination of offensive material to be made a separate offence. 6.The provisions will only complement the constitutional rights such Right to life and Equal Protection of Law.
Government's stand on this :
1.The government said law and order was a State subject and that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) does not keep a separate record of “cow vigilantism”. 2.However, it had issued an advisory to the State governments for necessary legal action under general law and order maintenance. 3.Government has also clarified that it was ready to approve investigations by central agencies if there was any such recommendation from the State governments concerned. 4.The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), that analyses crime data is planning to now collect detailed data on lynchings as well.
Way forward :
A demand for a law of this nature is embarrassing for any government.Right intervention from the government at the right time will speak for its commitment to democratic principles and sensitivity towards the minorities, the marginalised and the vulnerable.Incidences like lynching are the blot on society. They not only stains its fabric but also have potential to torn it down if not acted in cautious manner. Hence social, political, legal, moral ways and means must be adopted to curb them.
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