AMENDMENT IN RAPE LAWS IS THE NEED OF THE HOUR
Vivasvan Prakash, Advocate, Allahabad High Court "I believe the rights of women and girls is the unfinished business of the 21st century." –Hillary Clinton The title is not new so does the issue over here as in the 21st century when the world is touching new heights single day and becoming new, simultaneously, there lies a struggle for the betterment of the status of women which is very vast. It includes multiple aspects and one of such aspects is the crime against women. By virtue of Art. 15(3) of the Constitution of India (hereinafter to be referred to as COI), the Hon’ble Parliament of India is trying their level best to bring improvements and growth in every perspective possible; as India is a signatory to Conventions on Elimination of Discriminations Against Women (CEDAW). Further, there are various aspects which are prevailing in contemporary times that require the attention of the world. Such aspects are as follows: · Necrophili...