September 16, 2024 3:31 PM

West Bengal Legislative Assembly passes Aparajita anti-rape bill

The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024,'. The bill was introduced in response to the recent tragic incident involving the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at the RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital on August 9. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, speaking in support of the bill, emphasized its importance in safeguarding the dignity of women in the state. She voiced her concerns over...