Category : NationalPublished on: September 05 2024
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The West Bengal Assembly passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, in response to the rape and murder of a woman doctor, aiming to impose capital punishment and severe penalties for crimes like rape and sexual harassment.
The Bill contains provisions for death penalty and stringent punishment for crimes of rape and sexual assault, underscoring the State's commitment to strict legal action against such crimes.