West Bengal Govt Passes 'Anti-Rape Bill' In State Assembly, Proposes Time-Bound Trial & Death Penalty For Those Guilty Of Rape

Srinjoy Das

3 Sept 2024 2:03 PM IST

  • West Bengal Govt Passes Anti-Rape Bill In State Assembly, Proposes Time-Bound Trial & Death Penalty For Those Guilty Of Rape

    The West Bengal government has passed an anti-rape amendment bill titled 'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024', seeking to amend the punishment for sexual crimes such as rape and to impose time-bound limits for the conclusion of investigation and trial in rape cases. The bill is set to come into effect from 5th September, 2024.The Bill proposes "to create...

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das

    Srinjoy Das is a Principal Correspondent with LiveLaw, covering the Calcutta High Court

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