Aparajita Women and Child Bill

• The anti-rape 'Aparajita' bill was passed in the West Bengal Assembly on September 3.

• The proposed bill provides for the death penalty for persons convicted of rape if their acts result in the death or unconsciousness of the victim.

• Additionally, it provides for life imprisonment without parole for those convicted of rape and gang rape.

• The law is titled 'Aparajita Women and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Law and Amendment) Bill 2024'.