India adopts death penalty for rape of girls under 12

After holding an emergency meeting with Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, India’s cabinet has approved the death penalty for rapists of girls below the age of 12. The decision was taken in response to nationwide outrage in the wake of a series of cases. Yesterday’s (April 21) controversial executive order, or ordinance, amends the criminal law […]

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