- 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'.
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