Jammu, April 24: The Jammu and Kashmir cabinet on Tuesday approved the draft of an amendment to be submitted to the state's Governor for promulgation of an ordinance, which provides for death penalty to rapists of children.
Official sources said in winter capital Jammu that the Criminal Law Ordinance 2018 (Amendment) and Jammu Kashmir Protection of Children from Sexual Violence were approved by the cabinet which met on Tuesday in Jammu.
"The ordinance to be promulgated by the state Governor would be at par with the central government law on death to accused found guilty of raping a victim up to 12 years of age. Those guilty of raping a victim, aged between 13 and 16, will get death penalty. The amendment seeks that the investigations in rape and sexual assault cases would be carried out by women police officers and these would be completed with two months. Thereafter, the trial court will complete the trial within six months," said an informed source.
The J&K government has come up with its amendment to the criminal law to bring it at par with the similar amendment made recently by the central government.
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Punishment for those disrupting assembly proceedings, warns Speaker UT Khader
Belagavi: Speaker U.T. Khader on Friday warned that members who disrupt Assembly proceedings by talking in their seats during debates will be made to sit in the House for an entire day as a disciplinary measure.
The warning came after the Question Hour, when Deputy Leader of the Opposition Arvind Bellad was permitted to initiate a discussion on the development of North Karnataka.
At this point, expelled BJP MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal objected, stating that he had been seeking a debate for the past three days but had not been given an opportunity.
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Responding to the objection, Speaker Khader said Bellad had already been granted permission and assured Yatnal that he would be allowed to speak at the next opportunity. He noted that even as a serious discussion was underway, several MLAs were speaking among themselves with their microphones on, disrupting the proceedings.
Expressing displeasure over the conduct of members, Khader likened the situation to football, where players receive red, yellow, or white cards for violations. Similarly, he said, the Assembly issues warning cards to members who disturb the House. If they fail to correct themselves despite repeated warnings, they would be required to remain seated in the Assembly hall for a full day as punishment, he stated.
