more-inAs a mark of protest against the inaction of authorities in meting out justice to the Kathua and Unnao rape victims, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal will be going on an indefinite hunger strike from Friday, at Rajghat. “It is shameful that the local leaders and the Bar Association held demonstrations in a bid to shield the accused in Kathua. Demand stringent lawsThe Delhi Commission for Women chief, further, reiterated the commission’s demand for stringent laws against those accused of raping minors. “I urge you to formulate a mechanism by which those accused of raping minors are handed the death penalty within six months. Fast track courts should also be set up to complete proceedings in matters of sexual violence against women, within six months.

Source: The Hindu April 12, 2018 17:09 UTC