Amid row over anti-rape invoice in Bengal, Rijiju shared a letter from November 11, 2021, addressed to the West Bengal authorities, requesting the institution of Quick Observe Particular Courts (FTSCs) for circumstances of rape and people registered below the POCSO Act.
Sharing the letter, Rijiju expressed his disappointment, stating, “I really feel unhappy that the chief minister of West Bengal ignored her most sacred responsibility of offering fast justice for ladies and kids. This letter from 2021 clearly reveals it.”
“In 2018, a stringent legislation was handed by- Parliament to take care of heinous crimes like rape. State authorities should act !” he added.
The letter highlighted that 123 FTSCs, together with 20 ePOCSO Courts, had been allotted for West Bengal, however the state authorities’s consent was not obtained. As of Might 2021, there have been 28,559 pending rape and POCSO Act circumstances within the state.
“As per data out there, there are 28559 rape and POCSO Act circumstances pending within the State of West Bengal as on Might, 2021. As the protection and safety of our ladies and kids is of paramount concern each for the Central and State authorities, the necessity for early operationalization and strong functioning of earmarked FTSCs and ePOCSO Courts wants no particular emphasis. It might be extremely appreciated in case you may overview the matter at your degree in order that the consent of the State Authorities is expedited and the Division of Justice can think about launch of funds as per scheme conditionality,” the letter learn.
“Evidently, I guarantee you full help on the a part of the Union Authorities on this endeavour and am assured that along with your private intervention, the bottlenecks coming in the way in which for establishing and operationalization of those courts will quickly get resolved,’ it added.
This criticism comes a day after the West Bengal Meeting unanimously handed the Aparajita Girl and Baby Invoice, which seeks to impose the demise penalty on individuals convicted of rape and set up a Particular Process Power and devoted particular court docket and investigation crew.
The primary goal of the Invoice is to reinforce safety for ladies and kids by amending and introducing new provisions associated to rape and sexual offences, making a safer setting for them within the state.
