Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
No solid graft proof against Alok Verma: Justice PatnaikWhile the PM and Justice Sikri were of the view that the evidence in the CVC report was enough to divest Verma of the CBI director post, Kh...
14 Jan, 2019, 10.56 AM IST
Supreme Court dismisses PIL seeking implementation of fundamental duties"You (Upadhyay) are the spokesperson of the (Delhi) BJP. You are the government. You are so powerful that you can get this done," the bench...
24 Apr, 2017, 01.25 PM IST
AAP drafts new Bill for women's rights in line with Justice Verma Panel recommendationsDDC released a new bill titled 'Charter of Women’s Rights' modelled on the 'Bill of Rights’ and other recommendations of the Justice Verma ...
05 Aug, 2015, 09.20 PM IST
- Strengthen the bill for India’s women
The government must end the dither and pass a strong, holistic Bill and there has to be a conscious attempt to change the subordinate statu...
11 Mar, 2013, 06.29 AM IST
Justice Verma Committee recommendations are comprehensive and visionaryOffences such as voyeurism, stalking, disrobing and trafficking of women have been added to the list of crimes against women.
18 Feb, 2013, 05.39 AM IST
- Delhi gang rape row: Women groups protest anti-rape ordinance
A number of women's groups today protested at Jantar Mantar seeking full implementation of Justice Verma committee recommendations.
04 Feb, 2013, 06.12 PM IST
- Crime against women: Govt's ordinance is against all democratic norms, says CPI-M
The CPI-M attacked the govt for doing "injustice" to the Justice Verma Committee recommendations against sexual violence.
02 Feb, 2013, 05.33 PM IST
- Union cabinet expected to meet to discuss Verma committee report
The Union Cabinet will have a special meeting this evening to discuss the Justice Verma Committee report which has recommended a series of ...
01 Feb, 2013, 05.48 PM IST
Justice Verma Committee favours introduction of sex education in schools"Correct knowledge must be disseminated in respect of sexuality and sexual choices, without enforcing gender stereotypes," the report said.
25 Jan, 2013, 04.13 AM IST
- Verma Committee report to be sent to Par standing committee
Govt will soon send the recommendations of Justice Verma Committee to a Parliamentary panel for consideration.
24 Jan, 2013, 04.52 PM IST
- National Commission for Minorities not in favour of death penalty for rape convicts
As a debate raged over imposing death penalty for rape convicts, National Commission for Minorities (NCM) opposed such a "blanket provision...
08 Jan, 2013, 07.24 PM IST
Sushilkumar Shinde asks parties to give views on reviewing rape lawsThe government had constituted the Committee under the chairmanship of Justice (retd) Verma, to look into the possible amendments of the cr...
01 Jan, 2013, 03.06 PM IST
Anti-Rape Laws: Sushil Kumar Shinde asks for political parties' viewsSushil Kumar Shinde has written to all political parties, including Congress, on Monday asking them to give their suggestions on framing st...
01 Jan, 2013, 01.59 AM IST
- Delhi gang rape case: Opposition pushes for tougher laws on crimes against women
Echoing widespread demands for stringent punishment for sex crimes, Opposition parties today mounted pressure for convening an early sessio...
31 Dec, 2012, 10.23 PM IST
Delhi gang rape case: Parliament session decision after Verma Committee report, says P ChidambaramGovernment today said the decision could be taken after Justice Verma Committee, set up for the purpose, submits its recommendations.
31 Dec, 2012, 06.45 PM IST
- Delhi gang rape: Justice Verma committee begins work; seeks public comments
The committee headed by former CJI J S Verma is reviewing the existing rape laws in a bid to provide quicker justice and stringent punishme...
24 Dec, 2012, 04.59 PM IST