West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose has referred the newly passed anti-rape bill to President Droupadi Murmu for review. This follows his criticism of the Mamata Banerjee government for failing to provide necessary technical reports alongside the bill. The bill now joins similar legislation from other states awaiting presidential consideration.
The West Bengal Legislative Assembly has unanimously passed a stringent anti-rape bill, the ‘Aparajita Woman and Child Bill’, which includes capital punishment for rape resulting in death or vegetative state, expedited investigations, and the establishment of special courts to handle such cases. The Bill aims to create a safer environment for women and children by strengthening existing laws and speeding up the legal process.
This week begins with a series of significant global events. Israel faces a national strike amidst a hostage crisis, while US leaders campaign on Labour Day. In Asia, South Africa’s president visits China, and India’s West Bengal Assembly holds a special session to pass an anti-rape bill. Other key events include the opening of Gala Precision Engineering’s IPO, the release of India’s manufacturing PMI data, and Vedanta Ltd’s board meeting to discuss a third interim dividend.
