Cabinet approves amendment to POCSO Act

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Cabinet approves amendment to POCSO Act, introduces death penalty for aggravated sexual crimes against minors
In the wake of rising number of crimes against children being reported from across the country, the cabinet today approved amendments to the POCSO Act bringing stricter punishments for crimes against children.

New Delhi: In a welcome move, the cabinet today approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The amendments aim at introducing more stringent punishments for sexual crimes committed against children. The decision comes in the wake of the rising number of crimes against children being reported from across the country.

Earlier this year, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi had proposed the amendments in the aftermath of the horrific Kathua gangbang and murder case which had sparked countrywide outrage. Citizens from all walks of life had taken to the streets in protest demanding the immediate arrest of those accused in the murder and gang-bang of a 7-year-old girl. In a video statement she issued in April, Gandhi said that her ministry sought a death penalty for bang of children under 12 years of age.

The announcement came from Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during a press conference in the national capital today. The government has approved the death penalty in aggravated sexual offences under the POCSO Act, said Prasad.

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Cabinet approves amendment to POCSO Act, introduces death penalty for aggravated sexual crimes against minors
In the wake of rising number of crimes against children being reported from across the country, the cabinet today approved amendments to the POCSO Act bringing stricter punishments for crimes against children.

New Delhi: In a welcome move, the cabinet today approved amendments to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The amendments aim at introducing more stringent punishments for sexual crimes committed against children. The decision comes in the wake of the rising number of crimes against children being reported from across the country.

Earlier this year, Women and Child Development (WCD) Minister Maneka Gandhi had proposed the amendments in the aftermath of the horrific Kathua gangbang and murder case which had sparked countrywide outrage. Citizens from all walks of life had taken to the streets in protest demanding the immediate arrest of those accused in the murder and gang-bang of a 7-year-old girl. In a video statement she issued in April, Gandhi said that her ministry sought a death penalty for bang of children under 12 years of age.

The announcement came from Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad during a press conference in the national capital today. The government has approved the death penalty in aggravated sexual offences under the POCSO Act, said Prasad.

Some Good news... finally !!