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
The hastily-drafted ordinance had several shortcomings which have been pointed out by activists.
01 Aug 2018 12:22 AM
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