The government has assured swift action on the tough measures suggested by Justice JS Verma panel to make the country safer for women. Talking to reporters in New Delhi today,Minister of State for Home Affairs RPN Singh said that some decision on proposals of the panel can be expected before the Budget Session of Parliament.He said, the government is committed and will take every possible step to ensure that recommendations are adhered to.Mr.Singh further said that it’s a lengthy report and the government will study the detailed report and come to the conclusion.
Justice Verma Committee submitted its report yesterday favouring comprehensive amendments to criminal laws seeking minimum 20 years imprisonment for gang-rape which also may extend to life.Life imprisonment for gang-rape, but no death penalty even if the victim dies or is reduced to a vegetative state, are among the other recommendations. Justice Verma said the committee has not suggested death penalty for rapists because there were overwhelming suggestions from the women organisations against it.
Justice Verma also came down heavily on Union Home Secretary RK Singh for praising Delhi Police Commissioner after the Delhi gang rape instead of coming out with an apology.
The three-member committee submitted its report to Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde exactly 29 days after it was set up following the gruesome gang-rape of a 23-year-old girl in Delhi on Dec 16th