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BJP to support anti-rape BillBJP wanted to keep the age of consent for sex at 18 years and the government has agreed to this demand.
Govt accepts 18 as age of consent for sex in anti-rape Bill: BJPBJP said the anti-rape Bill should be passed without any delay and that the govt has agreed to its demand for making 18 years the age of co...
All-party meet on anti-rape Bill fails to reach consensusThe concerned Ordinance lapses on April 4 and the government and most parties agree that the Bill be passed with suitable changes in this s...
- Anti-rape bill to face hurdles in all-party meet tomorrow
Main opposition BJP wants the bill to be passed at the earliest. But, it has objections to lowering of age of consent.
SP, BSP differ on anti-rape lawTwo key outside supporters of the UPA government adopted divergent views on the proposed anti-rape law.
- BJP says it has certain reservations on anti-rape Bill
BJP said it favours a strong anti-rape law but has certain reservations on some of the clauses in the Bill cleared by the Cabinet and will ...
Anti-rape Bill: BJP to make its stand clear on Mar 18Accusing the government of acting in haste over anti-rape Bill, BJP said it will make its stand clear on the proposed legislation at an all...
Samajwadi Party to oppose anti-rape billRubbishing the anti-rape bill, SP has said that it will oppose its recommendations in Parliament and at the all-party meeting.
- Difference in govt over anti-rape legislation
The law needs to be introduced in Parliament and passed before March 22 to ensure that the ordinance, promulgated last month, does not laps...
- ‘Rape’ replaces ‘sexual assault’ in Criminal Law Ordinance, 2013
The home ministry has moved a Cabinet note, which has reintroduced the term ‘rape’ in place of ‘sexual assault’ in the Criminal Law (Amendm...
Budget 2013: Will UPA government succeed in balancing economy & politics?The govt readies to push through a clutch of vital bills in Budget session after a prolonged phase of inertia. Will the allies and the oppo...
- 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.
- Lowering of juvenile age needs more consultations: Government
Govt today expressed the hope that it will have a deterrent effect on potential criminals and said issues like reducing the age of juvenile...
- Delhi Gang Rape: Fast-track court frames charges against accused
The accused have been charged under 13 sections of the Indian Penal Code by the fast track court. The next day of hearing has been fixed as...
Marital rape to attract stringent punishment: OrdinanceMarital rape will also attract stringent punishment under the ordinance proposed by the Centre.
- Anti-rape ordinance a landmark decision, says Union Law minister
Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar today said the proposed ordinance on anti-rape law will prove to be a historic step to deal with the crime...
Delhi gang rape: Victim's father says juvenile should be hanged as govt plans to amend criminal lawsThe father of the 23 year old gang rape victim said that the lone juvenile among the six accused should not be let off lightly because of h...