Govt to amend PASA Act; will include cyber crime and sexual harassment

The Gujarat government has made a significant decision to amend the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities (PASA) Act by expanding its scope to cyber crime and safeguarding women in the state, an official release stated on Saturday. An ordinance in this regard will be proposed by Chief minister Vijay Rupani in the upcoming Cabinet meeting, which is usually held on Wednesdays.

The PASA Act, which has been operational in the state since 1985, will be amended to cover cyber crime activities, physical violence and intimidation of weaker sections, loan sharks, charging illegal interest installments against money borrowers, sexual harassment and related offenses, stated an official statement from the state government on Saturday.