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criminal law (amendment) bill 2018

Death penalty for child rapists now

The bill stipulates stringent punishment for perpetrators of rape, particularly of girls below 12 years, for which death sentence has been provided.

07 Aug 2018 1:23 AM

Laws to protect children must be gender-neutral

The hastily-drafted ordinance had several shortcomings which have been pointed out by activists.

01 Aug 2018 12:22 AM

Lok Sabha passes bill to provide death to child rape convicts

The bill replaces Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance promulgated on April 21, following outcry over Kathua and Unnao rape cases.

30 Jul 2018 9:14 PM

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