Don't waste your time in writing at Facebook , give your suggestions regarding changes in Rap Law to government of India. Write to Committee of Three eminent Jurists , Headed by shri Justice (Retd) J.S Verma , Former Chief Justice of India. Justice.Verma@nic.in Action taken by Government in Delhi Rape Case 1. (24.12.2012) PM addressed the Nation Prime Minister addresses the nation and expresses concern: Says anger and anguish is justified. Promises that Government will “examine without delay all aspects concerning safety of women and children and punishment to those who commit these monstrous crimes”. 2. Helpline setup for women:- A three number helpline with number 181 has been setup for women in distress. 3. (24.12.2012) Home Minister appealed to the protectors. Home Minister through interview to various channels appealed to the protesters to return home as the Government has taken firm action on all issues. 4. (24.12.2012) Fast Track Hearing Union Home Minister and Delhi CM met Chief Justice, Delhi High Court today for starting fast track hearing in the recent gang-rape case. Victim being given best possible medical care. Condition is being monitored regularly. 5. (24.12.2012) Committee of Three Eminent Jurists Constituted Justice Verma Committee begins functioning to look into possible amendments to the criminal law for the quicker trial and enhanced punishment for criminals, accused of committing sexual assault of extreme nature against women. The Committee has intimated all concerned to send their responses through email at justice.verma@nic.in or through fax at 011-23092675 latest by January 05, 2013. Government had constituted on 23.12.2012 a three eminent jurists committee to review the existing laws and suggest suitable changes. This Committee is headed by Shri Justice (Retd.) J.S.Verma, former Chief Justice of India, Smt. Justice (Retd.) Leila Seth, Former Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh and Shri Gopal Subramaniam, Former Solicitor General of India. This Committee will submit its report within 30 days. 6. (22.12.2012) Steps for safer travel * Action has been taken against the transporter whose bus was involved in the crime. * Improvement in the public transport system by increasing the number of buses at night. * GPS will be installed on all public transport vehicles to ensure that they do not stray from their scheduled routes. * It will be ensured that all personnel deployed on public transport carry identification badges and are verified. 7. Commission of Inquiry * Government will set up a Commission of Inquiry under the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1952 to review responses to this shocking crime . 8. Police * Action taken against erring Policemen. * Proactive and enhanced patrolling by police vans/ motor cycles has started along routes taken by families and women returning late at night from entertainment hubs and work places. Jai Hind , Jai Bharat
Just making changes in rape law is not going to bring desired results if implementation remains lax as it is present. In fact this can be said to be true almost in case of all the laws. What we really need is quick delivery of justice everywhere including corruption cases.
In my opinion changing rape laws will not help stop rapes in India. It is important that if laws are changed, then these laws needs to be implemented properly. The main problem with our judicial system is lack of speedy trial and most importantly it lacks proper implementation of laws. Rape Laws can be changed by including fast-track courts and better implementation of laws.
rape law changes to change the rape law we must first change the people incharge of compiling the laws....the same law makers are the ones who break the law....the laws can be written down but we need leaders who will actualy enforce them.....in my opinion this is the real first step.....
I completely agree with you that rape laws can change any time but first of all we need to change the people who are responsible of garnering the laws. It is true these people are law-breakers and they should change their attitude so that the changes in laws can be effective. We actually need good, educated and true leaders who will be capable of implementing the laws and making it effective. What do you think?
In its report, the three-member Justice JS Verma Committee, which was set up after the December 16 gang rape, says that the panel feels electoral reforms are “integral to the achievement of gender justice and the prevention of sexual offences against women”. It then goes on to make proposals for ridding the legislature of persons who have criminal cases pending against them. Soon after the report was made public, Union law minister Ashwani Kumar stated that he had asked the Law Commission of India to recommend steps to prevent people with criminal charges pending against them from being elected to Parliament and assemblies. This is a clear indication that the government has no intention of doing anything in this regard.
You are right that there is a clear indication that the government has no intention of doing anything in this regard. But what changes in rape laws can be brought about for safe guarding the society mainly the women section? In my opinion, the new ordinance on sexual assault might make some changes but it needs to be implemented properly and people should abide by the laws. Apart from this, there should be stringent punishment for this. Don't you think so?
