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Cabinet approves death penalty for raping children up to 12 years of age

The move comes against the backdrop of the alleged rape and murder of girls in Kathua, Unnao and Surat

Cabinet approves death penalty for raping children up to 12 years of age
Updated On : 21 Apr 2018 | 2:37 PM IST

Death penalty in India up by 81% in 2016: Amnesty International

In comparison, Pakistan recorded a significant dip of 73 per cent in the number of executions

Death penalty in India up by 81% in 2016: Amnesty International
Updated On : 11 Apr 2017 | 4:15 PM IST

Govt not in favour of abolishing death penalty: Kiren Rijiju

India has its own basis of formulating laws and it has to respect the 'sentiments of the people', Rijiju said

Govt not in favour of abolishing death penalty: Kiren Rijiju
Updated On : 29 Jul 2016 | 7:59 PM IST

Bombay HC quashes Himayat Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast

Court couldn't find solid evidence against him, but confirmed life sentence for possession of RDX explosives

Bombay HC quashes Himayat Baig's death penalty in Pune German bakery blast
Updated On : 17 Mar 2016 | 6:28 PM IST