UP Assembly Passes Bill Barring Anticipatory Bill To Rape Accused

Denying anticipatory bail in sexual offenses against young people and women will reduce the chances of the accused destroying the evidence, the minister said.

Uttar Pradesh legislative assembly today passed the Code of Criminal Procedure (Uttar Pradesh Amendment) Bill 2022 which bars granting of anticipatory bail to rape accused.

UP Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna, while speaking on the amendment bill in the house, said that a provision has been made to not grant anticipatory bail to those accused of offences under the POCSO Act and 'durachaar' (misconduct) with women.

Denying anticipatory bail in sexual offenses against young people and women will reduce the chances of the accused destroying the evidence, he said.

The provision will also help prevent the accused from intimidating or harassing the victim and other witnesses, Mr Khanna said.