The protest of junior doctors is continuing against the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. Meanwhile, Kolkata Police has sent summons to 3 people including leader Locket Chatterjee and asked them to appear for questioning. But do you know which countries have strict laws regarding rape? Today we will tell you what are the laws regarding rape in which countries including India.
Kolkata rape case
Today is the 9th day (18 August) of the protest of doctors across the country against the rape-murder case of a trainee doctor in Kolkata. The CBI, which is investigating this case, said that the psychological test of the accused Sanjay is being done. A team of 5 members of psychologists and behavior analysts from the Central Forensic Science Laboratory is conducting this test. This test can reveal the mindset of the accused Sanjay regarding this heinous crime.
What did the government say
The Health Ministry issued a statement on August 17 saying that a committee will be formed to look into the demands of the doctors. Suggestions will also be sought from the state governments for security. After the Centre’s decision, the IMA has also issued a statement. It says that the IMA will respond after carefully considering all aspects and consulting all its state branches. The ministry said that we are studying the statement issued by the Health Ministry.
What punishment is given in which country?
There is no pardon for rapists in South Korea. Here the accused is shot dead by the security forces.
Saudi Arabia
The punishment for this crime is very strict in Saudi Arabia. Here the accused is punished by beheading in front of the public.
China
In China, rapists are directly given the death penalty. In many cases, the punishment of cutting off the genitals of the accused is also given.
Netherlands
In this country, kissing someone without permission is also considered rape. For which there can be a jail sentence of 4 to 15 years.
Iraq
In Iraq, rapists are punished by stoning. Here the rapist is stoned until he dies.
India
In India, there is a provision for punishment under section 376 and 375 of the Penal Code, which can include death penalty, life imprisonment and a minimum of five years and a maximum of 10 years.
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