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Aparajita Bill - West Bengal

September 7 , 2024 38 days 128 0
  • The West Bengal Assembly passed the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024'.
  • It includes provisions for the death penalty for those convicted of rape and murder.
  • The bill seeks amendments to relevant provisions under the
    • Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023,
    • The Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhita 2023, and
    • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act 2012 (POCSO)
  • Under the new Act, the punishment for sexual assault will be not less than 7 years, which may extend to 10 years, along with a fine.
  • The new bill mandates that evidence from a child be recorded within 7 days.
  • The special court is required to complete the trial within 30 days.
  • Punishment For Aggravated Penetrative Sexual Assault is rigorous imprisonment for life, and also a fine, or with death.

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