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Rape of minors to attract death in M.P.
Context
With this, Madhya Pradesh becomes the first State where those convicted of such rapes will face the gallows
What has happened?
The Madhya Pradesh Assembly on Monday unanimously passed a Bill awarding death to those found guilty of raping girls aged 12 and below. With this, Madhya Pradesh becomes the first State where those convicted of such rapes will face the gallows. The Bill will now be sent to the President for his assent, after which it will become a law
Capital punishment
Capital punishment would be awarded to convicts under Section 376 (A), which is related to rape, and Section 376 (D, A), pertaining to gang-rape
