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Anti-rape bill passed in West Bengal Assembly
Public Lokpal
September 03, 2024
Anti-rape bill passed in West Bengal Assembly
Kolkata : West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday described the anti-rape bill tabled in the state assembly as "historic."
The bill proposes death penalty for those convicted of rape if their actions lead to the victim's death or a vegetative state. In addition, it stipulates a life sentence without parole for those convicted of rape.
Mamata Banerjee asked the governor to sign the bill to implement it.
The West Bengal Assembly unanimously passed the the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024, with a voice vote on September 3, 2024, The Hindu reported.
The bill will now be sent to West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose and then to President Droupadi Murmu for their assent.
The anti-rape Bill aims at quick investigation, fast justice delivery and enhanced punishment, Mamata Banerjee said.
Once this Bill is passed, we will form special Aparajita Task Force from among police to ensure time-bound completion of probe, Mamata Banerjee was quoted as saying by TOI.
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