Odisha to probe rape cases within 60 days

Last Updated: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 11:20

Odisha has asked the police to file chargesheets in rape and other sexual offence cases related to women within 60 days of the crimes instead of 120 days stipulated in the law, an official said Thursday.

Raj police sets example in solving rape cases

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 9, 2013, 15:38

Amid growing demand for speedier justice in cases of crime against women, some young IPS officers in Rajasthan have set an example by submitting chargesheets in rape cases in a short span of time.

Anna Hazare calls for stringent punishment in rape cases

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 8, 2013, 23:17

Anti-corruption crusader Anna Hazare on Tuesday reiterated his demand for stringent punishment to those accused in rape cases.

Punjab govt favours capital punishment in brutal rape cases

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 23:38

Punjab government favours death sentence in brutal rape cases, state DGP S S Saini said.

Speedy trial of pending rape cases ordered in Bihar

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 17:43

Police officials in Bihar have been asked to speed up investigations in rape cases and submit chargesheets.

Police personnel to be taught gender sensitisation

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 2, 2013, 18:21

Delhi Police personnel will now be imparted special lessons on gender sensitisation and how to investigate rape cases.

Delhi gang-rape case: Amitabh Bachchan slams media

Last Updated: Thursday, December 27, 2012, 12:53

The gang rape of a 23-year-old paramedical student almost 10 days ago in the national capital has shaken one and all.

Rash of rape cases reported, one girl victim dies in Gujarat

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 19:03

A rash of rape incidents were reported in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and West Bengal Tuesday with minor girls among the victims.

Delhi rape case: US asks to continue fight for women`s rights

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 25, 2012, 10:18

The US on Tuesday said the gang-rape of a student in New Delhi is a powerful and urgent reminder to continue fight against gender-based violence.

Punjab moots fast-track courts for rape cases

Last Updated: Sunday, December 23, 2012, 20:57

The SAD-BJP government will request the Punjab and Haryana HC for setting up seven fast-track courts in Punjab for speedy trial of heinous crimes including rape, Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal said here on Sunday.