Historic Victory: West Bengal Assembly Triumphantly Passes Empowering Aparajita Women and Child Bill, 2024
The West Bengal Assembly has passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 during a voice vote today. This significant legislation now awaits approval from the state governor before it can be forwarded to the President of India for final consent. The bill has been introduced against the backdrop of the recent rape and murder of a woman doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in August.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, in her address to the Assembly, emphasized that the bill prescribes the death penalty for severe crimes. She highlighted that the legislation intends to impose the harshest punishments for offenses such as rape and sexual harassment, reflecting the administration’s stringent stance on these heinous crimes.
The passing of the Aparajita Women and Child Bill marks a crucial step towards strengthening legal measures to protect women and children in West Bengal, showcasing the state’s commitment to justice and safety for its citizens.
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