In the wake of widespread outrage following the rape and murder of a woman doctor at a Kolkata government hospital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the need for more effective implementation of existing laws aimed at protecting women. Addressing an event marking the 75 years of the Supreme Court in Delhi, Modi highlighted the urgent need for swift justice in cases of atrocities against women and called on state governments to prioritize such cases.
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- PM Narendra Modi highlighted the grave concern over crimes against women and stressed the need for faster justice.
- Speaking at an event in Delhi on the 75 years of the Supreme Court, Modi addressed the urgency of improving safety for women, especially in workplaces.
- He pointed out that while India has many strict laws to protect women, their implementation needs to be more active and efficient.
- Modi stressed that quicker decisions in cases of atrocities against women will boost safety assurances for women.
- His remarks follow intense public and professional outrage over the rape and murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata.
- West Bengal Chief Minister has demanded central legislation and stricter punishments for such crimes in a recent letter to the Centre.
- The Chief Minister’s previous letter, addressing similar concerns, was allegedly left unanswered.
- The Centre has responded by asserting that existing laws are sufficient to tackle such crimes, criticizing the state government for slow progress.
- Modi made his comments during the inaugural event of the National Conference of District Judiciary at Bharat Mandapam.
- The Supreme Court’s two-day national conference, held from August 31 to September 1, will cover various issues related to the district judiciary, including infrastructure and judicial training.
