New Delhi: Superstar Aamir Khan, who highlighted the issue of child sexual abuse in the second episode of his show 'Satyamev Jayate', is happy that the Parliament has approved a bill to protect kids below 18 from such exploitation.
The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill, 2011, was earlier cleared by Rajya Sabha and approved by the Lower House by voice vote Tuesday. "Hey guys, great news! The Lok Sabha has passed the Protection of Children Against Sexual Offences Bill today!!! Unbelievable!!! Super News!," Aamir posted on facebook.
The 47-year-old actor had spoken to several such abuse victims and their family members on the episode which was aired on May 12. The victims had narrated their experiences of being molested or abused in their childhood. He even called for the Bill to be quickly passed, writing a letter to the government regarding the same.
According to the bill, special courts will be set up for the speedy trial of cases against the victims and provide stringent punishment extending up to life term for offenders. Earlier in the month, Aamir met Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and pressed for speedy trial of female foeticide cases as he had promised in the first episode of his debut TV show....
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04:25 PM, May 23, 2012
New Delhi: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012, which was passed by the Lok Sabha on Tuesday puts in place several children friendly measures to be followed during investigation and trial of cases pertaining to child sex abuse. In cases of heinous sexual offences against children, the new legislation shifts the burden of proof on the accused, the Women and Child Development Ministry, which got the legislation...
12:26 AM, May 23, 2012
New Delhi: Parliament on Tuesday approved a bill to protect children below 18 from sexual abuse, set up special courts for speedy trial of cases against them and provide stringent punishment extending up to life term for offenders. "The bill is gender neutral. It seeks to protect children from sexual offences...the burden of proof will be on the accused," Women and Child Development Minister Krishna Tirath said winding up the...
07:25 PM, May 22, 2012
New Delhi: The Cabinet on Thursday approved amendments in a Bill under which any sexual activity, even consensual, with a person below the age of 18 would be considered an offence. In the earlier version of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Bill, 2011, consensual sexual activity with children between the age groups 16 to 18 was not considered a crime. The Ministry recommended these amendments to its original...
09:28 PM, Apr 26, 2012
