January 18, 2018
Tough anti-hijacking law comes into force
Source:- timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI: The country’s new anti-hijacking law, which prescribes capital punishment in the event of death of “any person”, has come into force following a government notification. The 2016 Anti-Hijacking Act replaces a 1982-vintage law, according to which hijackers could be tried only in the event of death of hostages, such as flight