The offences entail a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.
17 Dec 2019 6:22 AM
The Uttar Pradesh Police filed a case of murder Sengar and nine others in connection with the accident.
02 Aug 2019 1:30 AM
In Parliament, after protesting for almost an hour, the Opposition MPs staged a walkout from the Lower House.
31 Jul 2019 1:51 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
The victim, who is demanding justice for 5 years, had also urged the PM and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.
09 May 2018 11:14 AM
One accused has been arrested; medical examination of girl has been conducted and investigation is underway, police said.
02 May 2018 2:39 PM
BJP MLA Surendra Singh also said children should not be given undue freedom and asked parents not to give mobile phones to them.
01 May 2018 5:30 PM
Many activists have pointed out that it is not the severity of the punishment, but the certainty of it that is the real deterrent.
25 Apr 2018 12:19 AM
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22 Apr 2018 12:06 AM
'Is it right for the PM to speak on an issue like rape on foreign land? Why speak about the insulting incidents abroad?' the Sena asked.
21 Apr 2018 5:22 PM
As circumstances make us aware of problems as society, we need to take steps to protect our children from abuse at hands of sexual fiends.
21 Apr 2018 1:33 PM
The CBI, meanwhile, has arrested a woman, identified as Shashi Singh, the woman who allegedly took the victim to Sengar on the day of the crime.
21 Apr 2018 1:57 AM
49 retired civil servants asked Modi to reach out to the families of the Kathua and Unnao rape victims to 'seek their forgiveness'.
16 Apr 2018 10:06 AM
The second pertains to rioting and the alleged killing of the victim’s father in judicial custody.
16 Apr 2018 2:23 AM
She was suspended after fellow students complained that she tried forcing them to speak against the govt and to boycott classes.
14 Apr 2018 7:50 AM
The high court has also asked for a progress report in the case by May 2 and said it will monitor the probe.
13 Apr 2018 3:01 PM
A senior UP BJP leader had earlier claimed that the CM's decision to arrest the MLA was revoked by a 'prominent person'.
13 Apr 2018 1:50 PM
Victim said she was raped when she had visited BJP MLA's house after he offered her 'job opportunity'.
13 Apr 2018 9:50 AM
The UP BJP MLA has been charged under the stringent POCSO Act and sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) dealing with rape.
13 Apr 2018 8:30 AM
Gandhi said the women of the country are afraid to go out today and the government must ensure their safety.
13 Apr 2018 8:14 AM