The
Repression Against Women & Children's Act-1995
From
Law Desk
Under
The Repression Against Women & Children's Act-1995
Nari
means woman of any age;
Shishu means child under Children's Act-1980.
As per this Act:
Grievous
Hurt: In case of grievous hurt by the use of poisonous or corrosive
substance which may cause of losses the eye sight , disfigure of head
or appearance looses of hearing power.
The
person will be liable for at least 7 years but not more than 14 years
rigorous imprisonment or fine or both.
Rape:
In case of rape or jointly rape, which cause death of child or woman
sentenced to death or life imprisonment.
Moreover,
in case of committing or attempt to commit rape cause death or grievous
hurt of any child or woman shall be sentenced to death or imprisonment
for life.
Trafficking:
In case of women trafficking one shall be punished for life imprisonment
or fine or both. In case of child trafficking the person shall be sentenced
to death or imprisoned for life.
Kidnapping:
In case of kidnapping or abduction for unlawful and immoral activities
shall be punishable with imprisonment of life or rigorous imprisonment
for a term of 7 years which may be extend to 10 years and also be liable
for fine.
Dowry
Death: If the husband of a woman, his father, mother, guardian,
relatives or any other person on his side may cause death of the woman
shall be sentenced to death or life imprisonment.
But
if they cause grievous hurt of a woman then they shall be sentenced
to imprisonment for life or for 14 years rigorous imprisonment, which
will not be less than 5 years and shall also be liable to fine.
Muktipon
(Ransom): In case of muktipan the person shall be punished
for life imprisonment.
This
is a translated and shorter version of the main act.
