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Aparajita Bill - West Bengal
September 7 , 2024
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- 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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