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The rape cases in Kathua, Unnao and Surat sparked nationwide outrage following which pressure mounted on the Centre to amend laws. (Photo: PTI)

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...

30 July 2018 9:14 PM IST

The gender stereotypes of a patriarchal society that refuses to acknowledge vulnerabilities of its male members is perhaps the strongest reason for the silence on the plight of sexually abused boys. (Representational image)

Laws to protect children must be gender-neutral

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

1 Aug 2018 12:22 AM IST

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Death penalty for child rapists now

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

7 Aug 2018 1:23 AM IST