Salient features of Bill:
- The new law will empower the state government with powers to intercept wire, electronic or oral communication to control the menace of organised crime.
- Whoever commits an offence of organised crime and if it results in the death of any person, it will be punishable with death or imprisonment for life and also be liable to a fine which will not be less than ₹1 lakh.
- In any other case, the offender shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than five years but which may extend to imprisonment for life and shall also be liable to fine not less than ₹5 lakh.
- The government said in view of the emerging situation of organised crime in the State, it has become imperative to introduce a legislation to act against organised criminal gangs.
