Sentencing Policy Changes for Rape Clause under Various Sections of Law: Perceptions and Criticism
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Abstract
Several substantial revisions have been made to the anti-rape legislation over the past decade as a result of the post Nirbhaya case aftermath. The proactive Women's Movement, raised public awareness and altered societal attitudes. It fueled the growing demand for new laws to protect women. Several high-profile rape cases, like the Mathura and Delhi cases, as well as the Unnao and Kathua rape cases, spurred changes to the criminal code in 1983, 2013, and 2018 respectively. A dedicated Committee was formed in response and was charged with recommending revisions to the anti-rape laws. There have been a number of revisions made pertaining to the definition and penalties of anti-rape laws over the years. These concentrate primarily on the changes brought about by the Indian Penal Code's rape legislation. To ensure that the circumstances and developments that are prompting the commencement of a unified rape punishment policy are examined, an investigation into these cases is necessary.