The Supreme Court warned States and UTs of ex-parte action and fines for delaying replies in a PIL on rising crimes against women. Justice Nagarathna stressed preventive steps like moral education over harsher punishments.
Former ASG Pinky Anand has urged CJI Chandrachud to adopt critical reforms for better handling of sexual assault cases in India. Her recommendations aim to enhance justice and address rising concerns over women’s safety. Anand proposes crucial reforms, including the use of Sexual Assault Evidence Kits and the establishment of Rape Crisis Centres, drawing inspiration from global practices to align with India’s evolving criminal justice landscape.
Today(31st Aug), Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for swift justice in crimes against women to enhance their safety and praised the judiciary for upholding constitutional responsibilities. Speaking at the national conference of the district judiciary, he highlighted the enduring trust the people of India have in the Supreme Court and the judiciary.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today wrote a second letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging for stricter laws and swift justice in crimes against women, following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor. She criticized the Ministry for Women’s response as insufficient and emphasized the need for fast-track courts and stringent legislation.
On Wednesday(21st August), The SC Women Lawyers Association strongly condemned the increase in crimes against women, urging urgent reforms. They highlighted rising violence in states like Kolkata, Bihar, and Maharashtra. The organization advocated for a ban on online pornography, gender sensitization, CCTV systems in workplaces, and coordinated action from government and the public to create a safer society for women.
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Human rights organizations in India, led by the All India Democratic Women’s Association, are urging the supreme court to criminalize marital rape. Despite upcoming changes to the penal code, marital rape is not included as a crime. Critics argue that this perpetuates outdated views on marriage and undermines women’s rights. Prime Minister Modi’s emphasis on women’s empowerment is contradicted by this stance.
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Kolkata: Today (10th April): The Calcutta High Court has ordered a CBI probe into alleged crimes against women and forcible land grabs in Sandeshkhali, West Bengal. The court will closely monitor the investigation, specifically addressing the illegal conversion of agricultural land for pisciculture, amid concerns about safety and environmental violations in the region.