Bill seeking death penalty for rape convicts passed in Bengal Assembly

Bill seeking death penalty for rape convicts passed in Bengal Assembly

The 'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill', which seeks the death penalty for convicts in rape and murder cases or in cases of rape where the victim is left in a vegetative state, was passed through a voice vote in the state Assembly on Tuesday. Sep 3, 2024
RG Kar tragedy: CBI finds documents for attempted renovation near crime scene

RG Kar tragedy: CBI 'finds' documents for attempted renovation near crime scene

Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the rape and murder of a junior doctor at state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata earlier this month, have secured some crucial clues regarding instructions pertaining to attempted renovation near the scene of the crime, sources said. Aug 30, 2024
Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Will pass Bill to ensure capital punishment for rapists: Mamata Banerjee

Under fire after the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday that her government will pass a Bill in the Assembly to ensure capital punishment for convicts in rape and murder cases. Aug 28, 2024