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Appealing for a similar law, Maliwal said: I fervently appeal to you to immediately enact the Disha Bill for the entire country. I have lost more than 8 kg in these 12 days and am in immense physical pain but I assure you that I will continue this indefinite fast until Disha law is enacted in the country. (Photo: ANI)

'Won't break fast until Disha Bill implemented nationwide': DCW writes...

The Andhra Assembly on Friday passed Disha Bill, 2019 which ensures punishment for rapists within 21 days.

14 Dec 2019 6:05 PM IST

The sections 376 (rape), 376D (intercourse by any member of the management or staff of a hospital wtih any woman in that hospital) and 376DA (gang rape on woman under 16 years) will be amended to include the death penalty for offences listed under sections dealing with assault, sexual harassment and rape such as 354F, 354G, 376, 376A, 376AB, 376D, 376DA, 376DB or 376E of the IPC. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Andhra Assembly 'Disha' bill; death penalty for rapists within 21 days

State Home Minister M Sucharita moved the Bill in the Assembly, which the ruling YSR Congress called 'revolutionary.'

13 Dec 2019 5:56 PM IST