Delhi police orders charge-sheets in rape cases within 20 days

January 03, 2014 21:08

Under fire over the issue of women's security following the December 16, 2012 gang-rape incident, Delhi police, in a landmark decision, today announced that chargesheets in rape cases will be filed within 20 days to ensure speedy justice to victims.

"Crime against women is a big concern for us and we will try our best to curb them. We have issued an order today that says particularly in rape cases, the charge-sheet would be filed within 20 days," Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi told reporters.

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