Some laws in the making have no prejudices, ideological differences or disagreements. These bills of legislation not only ought to be passed but passed in one voice. On 6 August 2018, the Indian Parliament finally gave its overwhelming support and clearance to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018 which goes[Read More…]
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President approves ordinance on death penalty to child rapists
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday approved an ordinance to provide death penalty to those convicted of raping a child below the age of 12. The Union Cabinet had on Saturday cleared an ordinance that seeks to amend the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act by including[Read More…]
DCW chief asks MPs to support death penalty for child rapists
New Delhi: Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) Chairperson Swati Maliwal on Friday wrote to all MPs, seeking support for her demand on the death penalty to child rapists within six months. According to DCW, Maliwal has requested them to join and support the movement – and raise the matter in the[Read More…]