According to new provisions, the investigation is completed within seven working days if there is 'adequate conclusive evidence'. The new law also states trial must be completed within 14 working days, thus reducing the total judgment time to 21 working days.
Nirbhaya's rapist's lawyer, ML Sharma, has also sought the apex court appoints and monitors special investigation team (SIT) to probe into the encounter.
Senior Telangana minister of Talasani Srinivas Yadav said that there was "pressure for immediate action" against the culprits following the rape and murder of the vet.