Anti-rape bill deferred again, GoM to look into it

March 12, 2013 11:10

Consensus on the anti-rape bill has eluded the government on clauses relating to the use of the term 'rape', voyeurism, stalking and reducing the age of consent from 18 to 16 years. But the clock is ticking, because if the ordinance that was passed isn't converted into law by April 14, it will lapse. The Criminal Law Amendment Bill for tough anti-rape laws was not discussed by the Cabinet last week after some amendments proposed by the Home Ministry ran into opposition.

The government has now deferred the bill saying it wants to ensure it will stand legal scrutiny. Women and child development minister Krishna Tirath also says that the age of consent for sex should be 16.

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