Justice Verma Committee (2012-2013)
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gptkb:parliamentary_committee
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gptkbp:chairman |
gptkb:J._S._Verma
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gptkbp:country |
gptkb:India
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gptkbp:dateReportSubmitted |
23 January 2013
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gptkbp:formationYear |
23 December 2012
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gptkbp:formed |
gptkb:2012_Delhi_gang_rape
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gptkbp:formedBy |
gptkb:Government_of_India
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Justice Verma Committee (2012-2013)
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gptkbp:impact |
led to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
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gptkbp:mandate |
review criminal laws to provide for quicker trial and enhanced punishment for criminals accused of committing sexual assault against women
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gptkbp:member |
gptkb:Leila_Seth
gptkb:Gopal_Subramanium |
gptkbp:officialName |
Committee on Amendments to Criminal Law
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gptkbp:recommendation |
gender sensitization
electoral reforms police reforms broader definition of sexual assault accountability of police and public officials fast-track courts for sexual assault cases protection for victims punishment for marital rape rejection of death penalty for rape |
gptkbp:reportLength |
630 pages
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gptkbp:response |
widely praised for comprehensive recommendations
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gptkbp:title |
Report of the Committee on Amendments to Criminal Law
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gptkbp:website |
https://mha.gov.in/sites/default/files/JSVermaCommitteeReport.pdf
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Justice_J._S._Verma
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7
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