Rajasthan Assembly passes amendment bill for death sentence of rapists of minors
Jaipur, Mar 10 (IBNS) : The Rajasthan Assembly passed an amendment to the existing law on Friday making rape or gang-rape of a girl up to 12 years of age an offence punishable with death, media reports said.
Rajasthan is the second state after Madhya Pradesh, where rape or gang-rape of minor girls is a capital offence.
The move has been taken to check the rise in crimes against women, including children.
Haryana Chief Minister Manoharlal Khattar has also hinted at bringing a similar law in his state.
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