The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognizance of the gang-rape of a 20-year-old college student at Gopalpur beach in Odisha, demanding immediate arrests, speedy investigation, free medical aid, and psychological support for the victim.
Today, On 8th March, The NCP (SP) Women’s Wing President Rohini Khadse urged the President of India to grant women immunity for committing one murder. This demand, led by Rohini Khadse, comes in response to rising crimes against women. She emphasized the need to eliminate oppressive mindsets, rapist tendencies, and ineffective law enforcement. The appeal was made in a letter on International Women’s Day.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav reported 4,928 pending minor rape cases in the High Court, with 64 linked to murder. Despite the 2017 Bill allowing death penalties for rapists of minors, no executions have occurred. Approximately 50% of accused individuals are on bail, prompting concerns over delayed justice.
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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.
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The Supreme Court warned in the Nirbhaya verdict that stricter anti-rape laws alone are insufficient to stop crimes against women. Despite this, the National Crime Records Bureau’s 2023 report shows a rising trend in such crimes, with 4,45,256 cases registered across India in 2022. The need for attitudinal change and practical measures to ensure women’s safety was emphasized.
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.
The Jharkhand High Court Today has directed the state government to provide a detailed report on the actions taken following the gang-rape of a foreign tourist in Dumka. The incident has raised concerns about tourist safety, prompting the court to inquire about existing safety protocols and future plans. Eight individuals have been apprehended, and the next hearing is scheduled for March 13.