Gang rape in India. Again.
#101
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http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2...s-not-a-crime/
The government says it’s because of "various factors e.g. level of education/illiteracy, poverty, myriad social customs and values, religious beliefs, mindset of the society to treat the marriage as a sacrament, etc."
"“If marital rape is brought under the law, the entire family system will be under great stress,” a report submitted by lawmakers to Parliament had said in 2013"
Heaven forbid a woman should be able to say no and have it taken seriously. After all, rape is a sacrament.
The government says it’s because of "various factors e.g. level of education/illiteracy, poverty, myriad social customs and values, religious beliefs, mindset of the society to treat the marriage as a sacrament, etc."
"“If marital rape is brought under the law, the entire family system will be under great stress,” a report submitted by lawmakers to Parliament had said in 2013"
Heaven forbid a woman should be able to say no and have it taken seriously. After all, rape is a sacrament.
#102
dreadful, thursdaysd, I agree.
on a slightly different but related topic, the BCC are reporting that the alleged would-be assassins of Mallala have been prosecuted in a trial so secret, no-one even knew it was happening.
on a slightly different but related topic, the BCC are reporting that the alleged would-be assassins of Mallala have been prosecuted in a trial so secret, no-one even knew it was happening.
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Sadly, gang rape is only the tip of the iceberg in the brutality against women and girls there:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...ight-districts
http://www.theguardian.com/world/201...ight-districts
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Another said update:
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/05/asia/i...ape/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/2016/12/05/asia/i...ape/index.html
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http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/848505/...th-indian-town
I had read about this incident in an English language Japanese newspaper that I get online but I can't find that link....
I had read about this incident in an English language Japanese newspaper that I get online but I can't find that link....
#107
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Thanks for the additional link. Key quote from it:
"Sexual attacks on tourists in India are widespread, with several western countries warning visitors about the risk."
I have traveled extensively in India on my own, I have a few years still to run on a ten year visa, and there are areas in the northwest I would like to see, but I am becoming more and more reluctant to go back. Maybe I'll go back to Nepal instead...
"Sexual attacks on tourists in India are widespread, with several western countries warning visitors about the risk."
I have traveled extensively in India on my own, I have a few years still to run on a ten year visa, and there are areas in the northwest I would like to see, but I am becoming more and more reluctant to go back. Maybe I'll go back to Nepal instead...
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"In Nepal, three rape cases are reported every week. Many more cases go unreported. Women and girls are not safe whether they are at home, school, street, public transport or the workplace."
http://therisingnepal.org.np/news/2355
I don't know how recent this is.
http://therisingnepal.org.np/news/2355
I don't know how recent this is.
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@ CaliforniaLady: What an awesome compliment! But of course, I can only plan for MY interests -- and even then, I certainly have my misses. I'm sure you'll have a wonderful trip with your own planning -- and just hope that all goes well. And, of course, I hope to learn from your experiences -- I haven't been to India yet.
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Gang Rapes in India is a big problem but it seems that at after a long time, peoples aren't just shrugging it off anymore. The media is also concerned about that, the public is outraged and the higher ups are being pressured. Once the elections end, So now diverted focus would also come back to these issues for a better country.
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Apparently not a gang rape this time, but the victim was a 5-year-old girl. Breaks my heart.
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/08/asia/...ntl/index.html
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/08/asia/...ntl/index.html
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Do you mean in this specific case? Since ONE person has been arrested (not tried as yet), and you use the plural "they", it appears you are referring to Indian rapists in general, in which case I fear that your statement is NOT true. Some are, but I doubt it is even a majority.
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Let the reader judge...!
"Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics 2018" released by the National Law University, Delhi, a premier institution in India:
a. 162 persons sentenced to death by trial courts in 2018 for crimes against children below 12 years of age.
b. On December 31, 2018 there are 426 prisoners on death row, all over the country.
c. In the Delhi Gang rape of 2012, the Supreme Court has confirmed death sentence of 3 criminals.
d. In 11 such cases death sentence commuted to Life Imprisonment till death!
e. According to the BBC already 19000 cases have been registered in India since 2016.
f. Under the new law which prescribes death by hanging, the trial courts have pronounced the judgement & conviction in as few as 46 Days in some cases!
g. The states have a point system where successful prosecution is rewarded.
These facts are available on the Internet for all to see & read.
India is no Banana Republic!
So much so for your activism!!!
"Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics 2018" released by the National Law University, Delhi, a premier institution in India:
a. 162 persons sentenced to death by trial courts in 2018 for crimes against children below 12 years of age.
b. On December 31, 2018 there are 426 prisoners on death row, all over the country.
c. In the Delhi Gang rape of 2012, the Supreme Court has confirmed death sentence of 3 criminals.
d. In 11 such cases death sentence commuted to Life Imprisonment till death!
e. According to the BBC already 19000 cases have been registered in India since 2016.
f. Under the new law which prescribes death by hanging, the trial courts have pronounced the judgement & conviction in as few as 46 Days in some cases!
g. The states have a point system where successful prosecution is rewarded.
These facts are available on the Internet for all to see & read.
India is no Banana Republic!
So much so for your activism!!!
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Let the reader judge...!
"Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics 2018" released by the National Law University, Delhi, a premier institution in India:
a. 162 persons sentenced to death by trial courts in 2018 for crimes against children below 12 years of age.
b. On December 31, 2018 there are 426 prisoners on death row, all over the country.
c. In the Delhi Gang rape of 2012, the Supreme Court has confirmed death sentence of 3 criminals.
d. In 11 such cases death sentence commuted to Life Imprisonment till death!
e. According to the BBC already 19000 cases have been registered in India since 2016.
f. Under the new law which prescribes death by hanging, the trial courts have pronounced the judgement & conviction in as few as 46 Days in some cases!
g. The states have a point system where successful prosecution is rewarded.
These facts are available on the Internet for all to see & read.
India is no Banana Republic!
So much so for your activism!!!
"Death Penalty in India: Annual Statistics 2018" released by the National Law University, Delhi, a premier institution in India:
a. 162 persons sentenced to death by trial courts in 2018 for crimes against children below 12 years of age.
b. On December 31, 2018 there are 426 prisoners on death row, all over the country.
c. In the Delhi Gang rape of 2012, the Supreme Court has confirmed death sentence of 3 criminals.
d. In 11 such cases death sentence commuted to Life Imprisonment till death!
e. According to the BBC already 19000 cases have been registered in India since 2016.
f. Under the new law which prescribes death by hanging, the trial courts have pronounced the judgement & conviction in as few as 46 Days in some cases!
g. The states have a point system where successful prosecution is rewarded.
These facts are available on the Internet for all to see & read.
India is no Banana Republic!
So much so for your activism!!!
I'm sure there are people in India who are working very hard and with great commitment to reduce crimes against women and children and to create a fairer and more just society for all. I wish them well.
In the meantime, I'm not willing to risk my safety in India and so will take my travel dollars elsewhere. JMO.