High acquittal rates, high drop-out rates due to delayed court procedures, and an absurdly lenient sentence in child rape cases is a travesty of justice.
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There were over one lakh cases of sexual assault against children in 2016, and mere lip service about the death penalty may not stop this horrific trend.
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While we talk much about our military, we don’t put our national wallet where our mouth is. Nobody is saying we should double our defence spending, but current declining trend must be reversed.
News reports say that Union Cabinet cleared the Ordinance on 21 April , 2018 , providing for death penalty to convicts of raping a minor girl below age of 12 besides some more stringent provisions in favor of girls under 16 years. President of India has signed the Ordinance on 22 April for promulgation. While the measure is alright , society must introspect as to how psychological or moral degradation in society , though not widespread , has come about and identify remedial measures. After all , we take pride in our glorious and high moral past. However , it can be said that the malady has definitely psychological connection and to that extent , it may be apt to bring in the related alert in this Vedic astrology writer’s article – “ Astrologically speaking , some highlights for India in coming year 2018” –
theindiapost.com , also at wionews.com last year on 19 October , 2017. The related text in the article reads as :-
“ (1). Mid-March to 31 May 2018…………… The existing psychological cases may need upgraded expertise or there may be discernible increase in such like new cases during the year necessitating expansion of related infrastructure”. Something of the kind was also implied in para (3) of the article , reproduced here as :-
“ (3). The year 2018 looks to be bringing to focus themes of political , religious or spiritual nature for a heightened or sharp analysis or discussion. Such analysis or discussion could also pave way for new enactments ….. having far reaching significance or value covering issues related to women”. http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=95576&cat_id=7&p=&search=
I agree entirely. The columnist deserves praise for the tenacity with which he has pursued this issue as an MP. So much more sensitive than a central minister who has said that we should not make a fuss over one or two rapes in such a big country.
News reports say that Union Cabinet cleared the Ordinance on 21 April , 2018 , providing for death penalty to convicts of raping a minor girl below age of 12 besides some more stringent provisions in favor of girls under 16 years. President of India has signed the Ordinance on 22 April for promulgation. While the measure is alright , society must introspect as to how psychological or moral degradation in society , though not widespread , has come about and identify remedial measures. After all , we take pride in our glorious and high moral past. However , it can be said that the malady has definitely psychological connection and to that extent , it may be apt to bring in the related alert in this Vedic astrology writer’s article – “ Astrologically speaking , some highlights for India in coming year 2018” –
theindiapost.com , also at wionews.com last year on 19 October , 2017. The related text in the article reads as :-
“ (1). Mid-March to 31 May 2018…………… The existing psychological cases may need upgraded expertise or there may be discernible increase in such like new cases during the year necessitating expansion of related infrastructure”. Something of the kind was also implied in para (3) of the article , reproduced here as :-
“ (3). The year 2018 looks to be bringing to focus themes of political , religious or spiritual nature for a heightened or sharp analysis or discussion. Such analysis or discussion could also pave way for new enactments ….. having far reaching significance or value covering issues related to women”.
http://www.windowtonews.com/news.php?id=95576&cat_id=7&p=&search=
Starting with the eight from Kathua? And the BJP politician in Unnao?
I agree entirely. The columnist deserves praise for the tenacity with which he has pursued this issue as an MP. So much more sensitive than a central minister who has said that we should not make a fuss over one or two rapes in such a big country.