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A midnight march titled “Reclaim the Night” is planned in Kolkata to mark the anniversary of a tragic rape-murder case. The event aims to raise awareness and demand justice for victims of gender-based violence. The Supreme Court set the next hearing for the RG Kar case on September 9, amid ongoing nationwide protests. Several protests and calls for justice continue, involving various political and social groups, amid ongoing preparations for the Durga Puja festival.
Yesterday, On 5th September, The Supreme Court proposed guidelines to address delays in carrying out death penalty executions, expressing concern over the distress caused by indefinite delays. A three-judge bench discussed the lack of clear procedures for sessions courts to follow when a death sentence is confirmed but a mercy petition is pending. This highlights the need for clearer guidelines to prevent such delays.
Today, On 3rd September, The ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024’ passed by the West Bengal Assembly introduces the death penalty for rape and murder convictions. It amends existing laws, including the POCSO Act, to ensure stricter punishment and faster trial timelines, with a focus on protecting survivors and victims of all ages.
The West Bengal assembly today unanimously passed the ‘Aparajita’ bill, making it the first state to amend central laws related to rape, gang-rape, and sexual crimes against children. The bill mandates the death penalty for those convicted of rape resulting in death or leaving the victim in a vegetative state. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee dedicated it to a 31-year-old trainee doctor who was raped and murdered. She emphasized the need for social reforms to prevent such crimes and urged the opposition to ensure the bill’s quick implementation.
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.
The Union Ministry of Law and Justice has replaced the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, and Indian Evidence Act with new laws. These bring changes including a 45-day time limit for court rulings, 60-day framing of trial charges, and two-month limit for investigating offenses against women and children. Also introduced: the death penalty for specific offenses and recognition of digital records as trial evidence.
Today(on 11th July), Delhi High Court Judge Amit Sharma recused himself from the NIA plea for death penalty against Yasin Malik. The case moved to Justice Prathiba M Singh’s bench due to roster changes, with a new hearing set for August 9. Yasin Malik, a separatist leader serving a life sentence, participated virtually from Tihar Jail.
Nagpur Family Murder: Bombay High Court Confirms Death Penalty for Man in “Rarest of Rare” Case. This case, stemming from a deeply rooted grudge over property rights, has been marked by the judiciary as “cold-blooded,” “pre-planned,” and falling into the “Rarest of Rare” category of crimes warranting capital punishment. On March 27, the Nagpur bench […]
The District Court of Maharajganj has issued its inaugural death sentence in a chilling double murder case that spans a decade. Originating from a protracted property dispute, the case concluded with a verdict emphasizing the gravity of the offense, which resulted in the devastating loss of a young individual’s life.