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Death penalty for rape might prove counterproductive
By Ranu Tiwari Introduction Over the last few years, several steps have been introduced to allow for the imposition of death penalty for rape offences in India. The most notable examples include The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 (death penalty was introduced in rape cases resulting in death or persistent vegetative state, and for repeat offenders) and … Continue reading Death penalty for rape might prove counterproductive