The West Bengal Assembly which recently passed the Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024. This new bill is particularly introduced keeping in mind the increasing crime rate against women and children, primarily rapes or sexual offenses. The unaminity of all-party support for the law speaks volume and provides compelling evidence to why action is required.
Key Provisions of the Bill:
Punishment with life imprisonment without parole: Anyone convicted for rape will get a punishment of life term without the chance to be released and monetary penalty.
Death Penalty: The offenders of the serious criminal crimes who make their victim to die or be seriously disable. • Corruption and Bribery Offenders : Everyone that frauds directly (ex-directors) or indirectly will aggain at least 20 years penalty ages are avialable.
Amendments to the POCSO Bill: The bill brings in stringent amendments to the POCSO Act which focus on safety and rights of minors.
Aparajita Task Force: It will be a special task force to fast track legal matters related with sexual offences.
Rs. 120 crores will be kept to give healthcare workers enhanced security and surprise checks on hospitals ambulance vans!
Acid Attack Convicts: An acid attack convict will face life imprisonment without parole.
West Bengal:• The Bill was tabled as a direct fallout of the recurring incidents of violence against women and children in West […]
Month: Current Affairs - September 08, 2024
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