Executive Summary:
This document extends the Indian Penal Code Haryana Amendment Act, 2014 to the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The amendment includes modifications to the original act, specifically concerning references to the "State of Haryana." The Act introduces sections 379A and 379B to the Indian Penal Code, defining and penalizing "snatching."
Key Points / Main Content:
Extension and Modifications:
* The Indian Penal Code Haryana Amendment Act, 2014 is extended to the Union Territory of Chandigarh.
* Section 1 of the 2014 Act is modified to include "as extended to the Union Territory of Chandigarh" after the figures "2014."
* Section 2 of the 2014 Act substitutes "State of Haryana" with "Union Territory of Chandigarh."
Amendment to the Indian Penal Code:
* Section 379A (Snatching) is inserted into the Indian Penal Code, defining snatching as the act of quickly or forcibly seizing property with the intent to commit theft and attempting to escape with the property.
* The punishment for snatching under Section 379A is rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than five years, which may extend to ten years, and a fine of twenty-five thousand rupees.
* Section 379B (Snatching with hurt, wrongful restraint or fear of hurt) is inserted, addressing situations where snatching involves causing hurt, wrongful restraint, or fear of hurt.
* The punishment for snatching with hurt, wrongful restraint, or fear of hurt under Section 379B is rigorous imprisonment for a term not less than ten years, which may extend to fourteen years, and a fine of twenty-five thousand rupees.
Impact Analysis:
Chandigarh Administration:
*Impact:* The Chandigarh Administration is now responsible for enforcing the amended Indian Penal Code, including the new provisions regarding snatching.
*Action Required:* Update legal frameworks and ensure law enforcement agencies are aware of the changes and prepared to implement them.
Law Enforcement Agencies in Chandigarh:
*Impact:* Law enforcement must now investigate and prosecute snatching offenses under the new sections 379A and 379B of the Indian Penal Code.
*Action Required:* Train personnel on the new definitions and penalties for snatching and update investigation procedures accordingly.
Judiciary in Chandigarh:
*Impact:* The judiciary will adjudicate cases related to snatching under the new legal framework.
*Action Required:* Update legal resources and training to accurately interpret and apply the new sections 379A and 379B of the Indian Penal Code.
Citizens of Chandigarh:
*Impact:* Residents are subject to the provisions of the amended Indian Penal Code, which includes stricter penalties for snatching.
*Action Required:* Be aware of the changes in the law and report any incidents of snatching to law enforcement.
Key Entities Referenced
Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966: A law that is referenced as the source of power for extending certain legal provisions.
Union Territory of Chandigarh: A Union Territory to which the Haryana Amendment Act is being extended.
Indian Penal Code: The primary legislation being amended.
Haryana Amendment Act, 2014: The specific amendment act from Haryana being extended to Chandigarh.
State of Haryana: The state from which the amendment act originates and whose laws are being applied in Chandigarh.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The government ministry issuing the notification.
New Delhi: The location of the Ministry of Home Affairs issuing the notification.
Haryana Government Legislative Department: The department responsible for the legislative act in Haryana.
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MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 29th May, 2019
G.S.R. 383(E).—In exercise of the powers conferred by section 87 of the Punjab Reorganisation Act, 1966 (31 of
1966), the Central Government hereby extends to the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the Indian Penal Code (Haryana
Amendment) Act, 2014 (Haryana Act No. 18 of 2015), as in force in the State of Haryana on the date of publication of this
notification, subject to the following modifications, namely:—
MODIFICATIONS
In the Indian Penal Code (Haryana Amendment) Act, 2014,-
(a) in section 1, after figures “2014”, the words “as extended to the Union Territory of Chandigarh”, shall be inserted;
(b) in section 2, for the words “State of Haryana”, the words “Union Territory of Chandigarh” shall be substituted.
[F. No. U-11020/2/2018-UTL]
GOVIND MOHAN, Addl. Secy.
ANNEXURE
HARYANA GOVERNMENT
LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 9th October, 2015
No. Leg. 25/2015.- The following Act of the Legislature of the State of Haryana received the assent of the
President of India on the dated 3rd September, 2015, and hereby publish for general information:-
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further to amend the Indian Penal Code, 1860, in its application to the
State of Haryana.
Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Haryana in the Sixty-fifth Year of the Republic of India as
follows:—
1. This Act may be called the Indian Penal Code (Haryana Amendment) Act, 2014. Short title
2. In the Indian Penal Code, 1860 in its application to the State of Haryana, after Insertion of Section 379-A
Section 379, the following sections shall be inserted, namely:- and 379-B in Central Act 45
of 1860
“379-A. Snatching. – (1) Whoever, with the intention to commit theft,
suddenly or quickly or forcibly seizes or secures or grabs or takes away from
any person or from his possession any moveable property, and makes or
attempts to make escape with such property, is said to commit snatching.
(2) Whoever, commits snatching, shall be punished with rigorous
imprisonment for a term, which shall not be less than five years but which
may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine of rupees twenty five
thousand.
379-B. Snatching with hurt, wrongful restraint or fear of hurt. Whoever,
in order to commit snatching, or in committing the snatching, causes hurt or
wrongful restraint or fear of hurt; or after committing the offence of
snatching, causes hurt or wrongful restraint or fear of hurt in order to effect
his escape, shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment which shall not be
less than ten years but which may extend to fourteen years, and shall also be
liable to fine of rupees twenty five thousand”.
KULDIP JAIN, Secy. to Government Haryana, Law and Legislative Department.
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