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July 08, 2010

Death penalty for honour murders

The Times of India reports a good idea. The headline explains itself but wait there's more.

The Cabinet is also likely to consider amending the existing laws to provide for deterrent punishment to those who parade a woman naked in the streets of a village terming her as a witch. At present such crimes are punishable under Section 354 of IPC for outraging the modesty of a woman and attracts a modest punishment of two years imprisonment.

In related news: All cultures are equal!

Posted by Ghost of a flea at July 8, 2010 07:24 AM