India parliament approves bill toughening rape laws
- Published: 20 Mar 2013 at 01.49
- Online news: Asia
India's lower house on Tuesday passed a bill toughening punishment for sex offenders, including the death penalty if a victim dies, after the fatal gang-rape of a student that sparked national outrage.
Indian protesters rally in New Delhi on December 27, 2012 after the fatal gang-rape of a student in the Indian capital.India's lower house on Tuesday passed a bill toughening punishment for sex offenders, including the death penalty if a victim dies, after the fatal gang-rape of a student that sparked national outrage.
Members of the decision-making lower house of parliament approved the legislation, which also contains new penalties for stalking, groping, voyeurism and acid attacks.
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