West Bengal Passes Law for Execution of Rapists

In response to the brutal rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor, the Indian state of West Bengal passed a law on September 3rd that could lead to the execution of rapists. This decision comes after weeks of protests demanding justice for the victim.

The discovery of the doctor's body at a state-run hospital in Kolkata on August 9th sparked outrage and protests across West Bengal. The new law, passed by the state assembly, expresses the state's outrage at the ongoing issue of violence against women.

While the law is largely symbolic due to India's uniform criminal code, presidential approval could make an exception and allow it to become state law. This would mark a significant step in addressing the issue of violence against women in West Bengal.