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Rethink death penalty
Supreme Court decision to recall its own order, acquit six on death row, is another reminder why it needs to go.
Madhya Pradesh life imprisonment count for rapists: 150 in 10 months
Nearly 150 rapists have been sentenced to life imprisonment by various courts in the last 10 months in Madhya Pradesh, the only state which awards points to public prosecutors to secure more and prompt conviction.
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Malaysia to abolish colonial-era Sedition Act, death penalty
In a statement on Thursday, Amnesty International said the decision was a "major step forward".
Sri Lanka President to end moratorium on death penalty
Last week, Sirisena said convicted drug traffickers will be hanged as a part of the government's crackdown on narcotics. Sri Lanka has maintained the moratorium since its last execution in 1976.
First in Rajasthan under new law In 73 days, youth gets death penalty for raping infant
Earlier this week, the Union Cabinet approved the Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2018, which will be introduced in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
European Union, embassies urge Lankan government to maintain moratorium on death penalties
There is a rising crime wave in Sri Lanka, including gang-related killings, narcotics, robberies and sex crimes, leading to a public outcry demanding executions. Government will now execute prisoners who have allegedly taken advantage of a moratorium on executions to continue their drug trade from prison.
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SC upholds death sentence for 2012 Delhi gangrape convicts: How they can appeal against it
The apex court has upheld the death sentence for three convicts in the December 16 gangrape case. Here's an explainer on what avenues are still open to the convicts, how death sentences are carried out and what crimes result in the death penalty.
J&K governor clears ordinance advocating death for rape of girls below 12
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018, raping a girl under the age of 12 years can lead to a death sentence. It also provides for 20 years imprisonment, which may extend to the remainder of a convict's natural life.
Why death penalty for child rape, or why not
Following the outrage over the Kathua rape and murder, the Cabinet has issued an ordinance providing for death penalty for rape of minors.
Is death a deterrent? Delhi HC questions ordinance for tougher law on child rape
President Ram Nath Kovind has approved the ordinance for changes in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the Evidence Act, the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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From condemning rape to promising Triple Talaq Bill, Narendra Modi makes a pitch to women voters in I-day speech
From Red Fort, Narendra Modi pitches to women voters; condemns rape, promises permanent commission for women and triple talaq bill. See more: https://bit.ly/2M2t86i
Plenty of evidence to show death penalty for child rapists is no deterrent
The government's proposal to modify the Prevention of Children from Sexual Offences Act or POCSO Act and ensure death penalty for child rapists has many problems. Shalini Nair reports.
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