DISHA BILL

The Andhra Pradesh Disha (Special Courts for Specified Offences against Women and Children) Bill, 2020 has been received for assent of the President of India. As per practice, Bills received from States for assent of President are processed in consultation with the nodal Ministries/Departments. Accordingly, the consultation process with various Ministries/Departments concerned with the Bill has been initiated. Comments/ Observations received from these nodal Ministries/ Departments have been shared with the Government of Andhra Pradesh for their clarifications. The clarifications from State Government have not been received.

This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Ajay Kumar Mishra in a written reply to question in the Lok Sabha today.

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NDW/RK/PK/AY/DDD/1232

(Release ID: 1739499)
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