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Consider the following statements about ‘ Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024’

The bill stipulates a life sentence without parole for those convicted of rape, along with a fine.
A task force will be formed under the provisions of the bill to punish the accused within 21 days of the preliminary report.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both

None

Both statements are correct.

West Bengal Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024 with a voice vote.

Provisions of Aparajita Women and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill, 2024

Increased punishment:
Statement 1 is Correct:The bill stipulates a life sentence without parole for those convicted of rape, along with a fine.
Capital punishment if victim is left dead or in vegetative state: The Bill seeks capital punishment for persons convicted of rape if their actions result in the victim’s death or leave her in a vegetative state, along with a fine.
The provisions under POCSO Act will be further tightened in the state.
Statement 2 is Correct: A task force will be formed under the provisions of the bill to punish the accused within 21 days of the preliminary report.
Any trial thereafter must conclude within 30 days.
This will ensure Speedy investigation and rapid dispensation of justice
Routes on which doctors and nurses travel will be provided with ample security

Hence option 3rd is correct.

By: Shubham Tiwari