The correct answer is (a). The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 came into effect on 6th April 2013. It was passed by the Parliament of India on 22nd December 2012 and received the assent of the President on 27th December 2012. The Act was brought into force with effect from 6th April 2013.
The Act amended the Indian Penal Code, 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, and the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985. The main objective of the Act was to provide for stricter punishment for certain offences, such as rape, sexual assault, and dowry death. The Act also introduced new offences, such as acid attack and voyeurism.
The Act has been criticized by some for being too harsh and for not taking into account the socio-economic conditions of the accused. However, the Act has been welcomed by many as a step in the right direction to protect women and children from violence.
The following are the options for the question:
(a) 6th April 2013: This is the correct answer. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 came into effect on 6th April 2013.
(b) 3rd February 2013: This is incorrect. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 came into effect on 6th April 2013, not on 3rd February 2013.
(c) 7th January 2013: This is incorrect. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 came into effect on 6th April 2013, not on 7th January 2013.
(d) 5th March 2013: This is incorrect. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 came into effect on 6th April 2013, not on 5th March 2013.