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State changes in rape law: How Bengal, Andhra, and Maharashtra Bills compare
September 05, 2024 10:38 pm
The West Bengal Assembly has passed the ‘Aparajita’ Bill, introducing the death penalty for rape. How does this Bill compare with similar Bills passed by the Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra Assemblies?
J&K Governor clears ordinance on death penalty for rape of girls below 12
May 18, 2018 1:40 pm
Ordinance on rape passed in India excludes Jammu and Kashmir and, therefore, Vohra passed two state ordinances separately Thursday amending state criminal laws.
Centre defends amendments in rape law
May 01, 2018 2:08 am
The Centre’s stand came on a PIL challenging the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013, in which a penal provision — minimum of seven years of jail term — for a rape convict was included and the court’s discretion to award less than that was taken away.
What is the new ordinance on rape under criminal laws?
April 21, 2018 5:10 pm
Here are the changes made to the present rape law in place under the criminal law including the IPC, Criminal Procedure Code (CrPc), Evidence Act and POCSO.
Delhi High Court: Can't deny rape victims justice for lack of medical proof
July 05, 2017 9:42 pm
The bench said, "In most of such cases, there is no medical evidence. Oral testimony of the victim is sufficient. Just because some false cases are filed, we cannot deny justice to real victims." It further said that the recent amendments in the rape law cannot be struck down as these were the need of the hour and framed after efforts of several years.
Rape victims' testimonies should be supported by corroborative evidence,says SC
September 19, 2013 9:33 pm
SC acquitted an accused noting the place of alleged rape and the time at which it occurred.
Police arrest third accused in Mumbai gangrape,manhunt on to nab 2 others
April 08, 2014 5:18 pm
Siraj Rehman,25,was nabbed in the Mumbra region late on Saturday evening.
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