Anti-Rape Bill Passed by West Bengal Assembly Amid Uproar Over Kolkata Doctor Rape-Murder Case, BJP Says Want Implementation Immediately

The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has passed The Aparajita Woman & Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2024, implementing stricter penalties for rape and sexual assault, and speeding up the judicial process.

CM Mamata Banerjee speaking on Anti-Rape Bill in West Bengal Assembly (Photo Credits: X/@ANI)

In a significant move, the West Bengal Legislative Assembly passed The Aparajita Woman & Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2024 on September 3, introducing stricter penalties for rape and speeding up justice. This decision comes amid widespread uproar over the recent Kolkata doctor rape-murder case. BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari called for immediate implementation of the bill, stressing the government's responsibility to ensure results. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee criticised the central government for hastily passing the Code of Justice Bill without adequate state consultation, emphasising the need for thorough legislative processes

West Bengal Legislative Assembly Passes Anti-Rape Bill

BJP Leader Suvendu Adhikari Called for Immediate Implementation of the Bill

Mamata Banerjee Criticised the Central Government for Hastily Passing the Code of Justice Bill

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