Abstract

Land-related crimes have been a longstanding and enduring problem in Bangladesh, intensifying social discontent, economic instability, and pervasive injustice. The Land Crime Prevention & Remedy Act 2023 was implemented as a comprehensive legislative blueprint with the objective of tackling these concerns through the establishment of stricter sanctions, more precise definitions of land crimes, and strong enforcement mechanisms. This paper undertakes a critical analysis of the Act in order to evaluate its efficacy in mitigating land-related crimes in Bangladesh. The initial implementation of the Act is analyzed in light of this context, emphasizing its main features, such as the definition of several land-related offences, the specified fines, and the administrative frameworks created to enforce the legislation. Upon further examination, the Act demonstrates many notable advantages, such as its thorough methodology in defining land crimes, its emphasis on deterrence through increased penalties, and its efforts to simplify the resolution procedure for property disputes. These factors encompass possible gaps in the legal terminology, the intricacies of implementing the legislation in rural regions, the possibility of corruption among law enforcement personnel, and the Act's dependence on preexisting, frequently defective, administrative frameworks. The write up offers valuable perspectives on the efficacy of the Act in diminishing crime rates, enhancing the administration of justice, and reinstating public trust in the judicial system. In addition, the article proposes that future study should prioritize the enduring effects of the Act and investigate the involvement of local governments in facilitating its successful execution. The efficacy of the Land Crime Prevention & Remedy Act-2023 in Bangladesh's legal response to land-related crimes depends on the resolution of certain operational obstacles.

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