The Tamil Nadu Assembly has passed the Criminal Laws (Tamil Nadu Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women (Amendment) Act, 1998. The Bills were moved by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin in the Assembly on Friday (January 10, 2025).

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T.N. moves Bills on strict punishment for sexual offences against women, children

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday (January 10, 2025) moved two Bills in the Legislative Assembly that sought to increase the quantum of punishment for sexual offences against women and children and to cover the offences committed against them through digital and electronic means.

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Priscillia Duhaney, spokesperson of child rights advocacy organisation, Hear The Children’s Cry, has expressed disagreement with using the close-in-age exception for children facing prosecution for sexual offences. 	She believes that...

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Child rights advocate disagrees with close-in-age exception in sexual offence cases

Chief Minister MK Stalin said that punishments for such offences should act as deterrents for others.

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Tamil Nadu CM moves bills to increase punishment for sexual offences against women, children

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced on Saturday the establishment of seven special courts to handle cases of sexual offences against women. Additionally, a special district-level committee, led by a police officer, will be formed to ensure the swift resolution of such cases. Stalin, in his reply to the motion of thanks to the Governor's address, also said that Tamil Nadu Prison Rules will be amended suitably to not permit premature rel…

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Tamil Nadu: CM Stalin announces special courts to try sexual offences against women

Child rights advocate bashes use of close-in-age exception in sexual offence cases   The spokesperson of child rights advocacy organisation, Hear The Children's Cry, Priscillia Duhaney says she disagrees with the use of close-in-age exception for children facing prosecution for sexual offences.      She believes that sanctions...

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Child rights advocate bashes use of close-in-age exception in sexual offence cases

Chennai, Jan 11 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday announced setting up of 7 special courts to try sexual offences against women and a special committee to be led by a police officer in districts for expeditious handling of such cases.Stalin, in his reply to the motion of thanks to the Governor's address, also said that Tamil Nadu Prion Rules will be amended suitably to not permit premature release of prisoners, convicted for…

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TN CM Stalin announces special courts to try sexual offences against women

Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin introduced two bills in the state Assembly on Friday, January 10, proposing amendments in the applicability of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, (BNS) and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, (BNSS) along with amendments to the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998, calling for more stringent punishments for crime against women.  Increase jail time, more fine The Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of…

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TN CM proposes stringent punishments for crime against women

A significant legislative development is underway as a new Bill aimed at amending the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998, has been introduced in the Assembly. The Bill, presented by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, proposes stringent measures to legally restrain individuals accused of harassment from contacting their victims in any form, be it personal, electronic, or telephonic. The proposed amendment seeks to add Section 7 C to…

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Tamil Nadu Bill Aims to Safeguard Victims of Sexual Crimes

In a significant move to combat sexual crimes, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed two key Bills on January 10, aiming to enhance penalties and address digital harassment against women and children. According to the DMK-led government, the Bills aim to strengthen penalties for sexual offenses against women and children and take legal action against individuals engaging in harassment through digital, social, and electronic platforms. One Bill seeks to…

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Tamil Nadu Assembly passes new Bills to strengthen punishment for sexual crimes against women

Lagatar24 Desk Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin introduced two amendment bills in the state assembly on Friday, aimed at imposing harsher punishments for crimes against women. The first bill seeks to amend the Tamil Nadu Prohibition of Harassment of Women Act, 1998, while the second proposes changes to the applicability of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhitawithin the state. Government’s Commitment to Wo…

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