Verma Committee Report on Amendments to Criminal Law (2013)

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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Verma Committee Report on Amendments to Criminal Law (2013)
gptkbp:impact led to Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
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Justice Leila Seth
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gptkbp:pages 630
gptkbp:publicationDate 2013
gptkbp:purpose recommend amendments to criminal law to provide for quicker trial and enhanced punishment for sexual assault against women
gptkbp:recommendation over 80
police reforms
abolish two-finger test
broaden definition of sexual assault
criminalize marital rape
gender sensitization of police
increase punishment for sexual offences
no death penalty for rape
protection for victims and witnesses
establish fast-track courts for sexual assault cases
electoral reforms to bar candidates charged with serious crimes against women
gptkbp:submissionDate 23 January 2013
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