Delhi government's logic on juvenile flawed: Chief Justice AP ShahFormer Delhi HC Chief Justice AP Shah has said the Delhi government's decision to explore possibility of awarding death sentences to juveni...
24 Oct, 2015, 10.51 AM IST
Venkaiah Naidu bats for strong deterrent, including death for terrorists, rapistsUnion Minister Venkaiah Naidu today said that strongest possible punishment, including death sentence should be given to terrorists, anti-n...
09 Aug, 2015, 06.33 PM IST
'The real reason why rapists should not be hanged'Rapists should not be hanged. Not on the grounds that 'Boys are boys – they make mistakes' but because the certainty of Capital Punishment ...
10 Jun, 2014, 07.00 PM IST
Don't ask for death penalty but certainty of punishment: AzmiDeath penalty for rapists will delay the process of justice and instead the need of the hour is to ask for certainty of punishment, feels S...
29 Apr, 2013, 04.52 PM IST
Rajya Sabha debates women's safety, BJP demands death penalty for rapistsThe BJP strongly demanded death penalty for rapists. Congress, on the other hand, accused the opposition of politicizing the issue of women...
22 Apr, 2013, 03.13 PM IST
Death penalty for child rapists should be considered: CPI(M)BJP leader Sushma Swaraj's demand for death penalty to child rapists today got the backing of CPI(M) which said it was open to the idea.
21 Apr, 2013, 04.13 PM IST
- Death penalty for rape in 'rarest of rare cases'
India's cabinet has approved harsher punishments for rapists, including the death penalty, after a brutal gang-rape in New Delhi that spark...
02 Feb, 2013, 03.43 PM IST
- Ujjwal Nikam opposes death penalty for rapists
He said death penalty is not the ultimate solution to curb such cases and suggested longer jail term.
12 Jan, 2013, 02.59 PM IST
Delhi gang rape: State government fail to evolve a consensus on death penalty for rape convicts“States have said that the age to consider someone a juvenile should be reduced from 18 to 16 as it was earlier. We are looking into the de...
05 Jan, 2013, 06.11 AM IST
Delhi gang rape: Congress draft doesn't favour death penaltyCongress' draft proposal has suggested life imprisonment extending to the entire life of the rapist and setting up of dedicated fast-track ...
03 Jan, 2013, 07.24 AM IST
- Pratibha Patil commuted death sentences of 7 rapists during her tenure
Patil has come in for criticism for having commuted the death penalty against the backdrop of outrage over the Delhi gangrape.
02 Jan, 2013, 10.34 PM IST
Delhi gang-rape case: BJP suggests chemical castration, death penalty for rapists"There should be maximum punishment to the rapists, death penalty or emasculation," Venkiah Naidu said.
31 Dec, 2012, 02.41 PM IST
- Delhi gang rape: Khaps in Haryana oppose death penalty for rapists
Opposing the demand for death penalty for rapists, Khaps in Haryana today said no law should be introduced in a hurry which can be misused.
30 Dec, 2012, 11.12 PM IST
- Delhi gang rape: Protest marches in Karnataka over victim's death
Emotions ran high in parts of Karnataka following the death of the Delhi gangrape victim with people, particularly women, demanding stringe...
29 Dec, 2012, 01.55 PM IST
There are two views on death for rapists: Law Minister Ashwani KumarAmid clamour for death penalty for rapists, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar today said the society as well as jurists were divided on the issue.
24 Dec, 2012, 09.41 PM IST
- Lalu Yadav favours death sentence for rapists
"Minor punishment of seven years jail term will not be adequate for such an act. Existing laws need to be amended to end the menace," Yadav...
24 Dec, 2012, 03.44 PM IST
Death penalty for rapists not the final solution: DharmadhikariChief Justice of Bombay High Court Chandrashekhar Dharmadhikari said that in the rule of law, respect for law is more important than fear o...
21 Dec, 2012, 12.25 PM IST