Ray of hope for rape victims: Speedy trials

January 02, 2013 12:39

A bench headed by Chief Justice Altamas Kabir will hear tomorrow the PIL which also sought suspension of MPs and MLAs in case a charge sheet is filed against them for crime against women. In her PIL, retired IAS officer Promilla Shanker has pleaded with the court to direct the government to set up fast-track courts in all states for expeditious trial of rape cases. She also submitted that cases of rape and crime against women and children be investigated by lady police officials and trial be conducted by lady judges.

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