Voicing concern over the disturbing instances of atrocities against women, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has stressed the need to conclude inquiry, prosecution and trial in a time-bound manner to ensure that justice was delivered on time.
Naidu, who was addressing the valedictory function of the 94th Foundation Course of officers of the All India Services and Central Civil Services at Marri Channa Reddy Human Resources Development Institute here on Friday, expressed anguish over the recent incidents of rape and violence against women in Hyderabad, Unnao and other parts of the country.
He felt that bringing in a new bill or changing the act was not the only solution, an official release said.
Naidu stressed the need to implement the existing provisions by exercising political will and administrative skill to eradicate evils in the society.
The Vice President advised police departments to be prompt in ensuring that every complaint or grievances brought to their notice was registered.
He stressed the need to conclude inquiry, prosecution, and trial in a time-bound manner to make sure that the justice was delivered on time.
He said there must be both "fear and respect" for the law of the land