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Today, On 17th September, At the She Shakti event, singer Usha Uthup directly questioned Chief Justice of India Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud about the Kolkata Rape Case, expressing the public’s demand for swift justice. This incident reflects the widespread interest in the case and the efforts of public figures to advocate for its resolution. The case involves the assault and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, with subsequent arrests and ongoing investigations by the Supreme Court and central agencies. Notable personalities including Kirron Kher, Sikander Kher, Bhumi Pednekar, Rasika Dugal, and Shefali Shah also attended the event.
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.
