Shakti Bill: Justice In Sexual Assault Cases or 'Patriarchal' Provisions?

  • 26:15
  • Published On: December 15, 2020
Cinema View
Embed
The new proposed law to curb atrocities against women and children in Maharashtra were meant to impose stricter punishment on offenders -- the death penalty, big fines -- and speedy trials. But there are many, including leading women's rights advocates, who say that the laws are patriarchal and anti-women.

Related Videos

Meena Community Members Scale Tower To Protest Against Rape-Murder Case
November 12, 2024 1:23
RG Kar Case News | Kolkata Horror: Prime Accused Sanjay Roy's 'Shocking Revelation' On Camera
November 12, 2024 1:07
Kolkata Hospital Rape-Murder Case Can't Be Transferred To Another State: Supreme Court
November 07, 2024 4:16
Ayodhya Ram Mandir's First Diwali: Aiming For World Record With 28 Lakh Diyas
October 30, 2024 6:26
Watch: When A Junior Doctor Schooled Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
October 23, 2024 2:19
The Biggest Stories Of October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024 21:03
Bengal Doctors Withdraw Hunger Strike After Meet With Mamata Banerjee
October 21, 2024 3:08
West Bengal Doctors Issue Fresh Ultimatum To Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
October 19, 2024 4:37
West Bengal Doctors Issue Fresh Ultimatum To Mamata Banerjee
October 19, 2024 2:03
Medical Body IMA To Hold 24-Hour Hunger Strike To Support Bengal Doctors
October 15, 2024 5:45
RG Kar: Junior Doctors' Hunger Strike Enters 9th Day
October 13, 2024 1:56
Doctors Vs Bengal Govt Over RG Kar Horror: Private Hospital Doctors To Go On Strike On October 14-15
October 12, 2024 5:17
  • YouTube Stars Launch Brands 'Feastables' and 'Prime'
    November 13, 2024 1:25

    YouTube Stars Launch Brands 'Feastables' and 'Prime'

  • The Biggest Stories Of November 12, 2024
    November 13, 2024 16:54

    The Biggest Stories Of November 12, 2024

  • 'Will Win As Independent Candidate': Veteran Leader Bandu Oak To NDTV
    November 12, 2024 2:27

    'Will Win As Independent Candidate': Veteran Leader Bandu Oak To NDTV

  • 'I Am With Marathas, They Are With Me': Quota Activist Manoj Jarange
    November 12, 2024 3:16

    'I Am With Marathas, They Are With Me': Quota Activist Manoj Jarange

  • Maharashtra Election Will Throw Up Fractured Mandate: A Owaisi's Party Leader
    November 12, 2024 3:00

    Maharashtra Election Will Throw Up Fractured Mandate: A Owaisi's Party Leader

  • NDTV In Maratha Heartland To Understand Pulse Of Voters
    November 12, 2024 26:21

    NDTV In Maratha Heartland To Understand Pulse Of Voters

  • Day After Encounter, Two Bodies Found In Manipur's Tension-Ridden Jiribam
    November 12, 2024 4:20

    Day After Encounter, Two Bodies Found In Manipur's Tension-Ridden Jiribam

  • NDTV Exclusive From Inside Jewar Airport
    November 12, 2024 13:36

    NDTV Exclusive From Inside Jewar Airport

  • Can The World 'COP' With Climate Change?
    November 12, 2024 12:58

    Can The World 'COP' With Climate Change?

  • No Security For Consular Camps: Justin Turdeau's Surrender To K Gang?
    November 12, 2024 22:17

    No Security For Consular Camps: Justin Turdeau's Surrender To K Gang?

  • China Showcases J-35A Stealth Fighter, Strengthens Military Influence
    November 12, 2024 2:18

    China Showcases J-35A Stealth Fighter, Strengthens Military Influence

  • Brampton Temple Cancels Consular Event Amid Khalistani Threat
    November 12, 2024 12:51

    Brampton Temple Cancels Consular Event Amid Khalistani Threat

  • COP29 Summit: What Is India's Stance On Climate Funding?
    November 12, 2024 6:28

    COP29 Summit: What Is India's Stance On Climate Funding?

  • Pantsir Air Defence System: Russia-India 'Make In India' Deal
    November 12, 2024 2:06

    Pantsir Air Defence System: Russia-India 'Make In India' Deal

  • Expressway, Rapid Rail, Pod Taxi To Connect Noida Airport
    November 12, 2024 3:34

    Expressway, Rapid Rail, Pod Taxi To Connect Noida Airport

  • How Trump Picks Will Affect US-India Ties | Indo-Pacific | China
    November 12, 2024 1:42

    How Trump Picks Will Affect US-India Ties | Indo-Pacific | China

  • Battle Of Prestige In Punjab's Gidderbaha - AAP vs BJP vs Congress
    November 12, 2024 3:48

    Battle Of Prestige In Punjab's Gidderbaha - AAP vs BJP vs Congress

  • Raids Conducted In Jharkhand, Bengal In Case Linked To Alleged Bangladeshi Infiltration
    November 12, 2024 2:47

    Raids Conducted In Jharkhand, Bengal In Case Linked To Alleged Bangladeshi Infiltration

  • Maharashtra Battle: PM's 'Khiladi' Jibe At Maha Vikas Aghadi In Maharashtra
    November 12, 2024 4:03

    Maharashtra Battle: PM's 'Khiladi' Jibe At Maha Vikas Aghadi In Maharashtra

  • PM Modi's Development & Delivery Pitch In Maharashtra
    November 12, 2024 23:11

    PM Modi's Development & Delivery Pitch In Maharashtra

  • China Hit And Run: Driver Rams Car into Crowd in China, Killing 35; Flowers Laid at Memorial
    November 12, 2024 0:42

    China Hit And Run: Driver Rams Car into Crowd in China, Killing 35; Flowers Laid at Memorial