Question

The basis of Criminal Law after the Nirbhaya incident is based on the report submitted by ______.

• A. Justice Verma Committee
• B. Justice V.R. Krishna Iyer Committee
• C. Justice Malimath Committee
• D. Committee for Reforms in Criminal Law

Hint:

The Verma Committee’s recommendations reshaped India’s approach to sexual violence laws.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To identify the committee responsible for the basis of criminal law post-Nirbhaya incident:
1. Following the Nirbhaya gang rape case in December 2012, the Justice Verma Committee was constituted to recommend amendments to criminal laws.
2. Its report, submitted in January 2013, led to significant changes, including stricter laws on sexual offenses under the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013.
3. The other committees did not specifically address the Nirbhaya incident.
Therefore, the correct answer is (1) Justice Verma Committee.