West Bengal passes anti-rape 'Aparajita' bill
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The West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed the Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, on September 3, 2024, aimed at strengthening laws against rape and sexual offences.
Amid noisy scenes, the Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government on Tuesday unanimously passed the stringent Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, that recommends, among other provisions, a death penalty for a rapist in the event of a victim's death.
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Death Penalty, Quick Justice: West Bengal passes anti-rape 'Aparajita' bill
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