Three-member committee of jurists, constituted to give recommendations on amending laws to provide speedier justice and enhanced punishment in sexual assault cases, began its work on Wednesday by issuing notice seeking public comments on the issue by January 5.
The committee headed by former chief Justice of India J S Verma sought comments from the public in general, particularly eminent jurists, legal professionals, NGOs, women’s groups and civil society members on reviewing the existing laws in a bid to provide quicker justice and stringent punishment in cases of aggravated sexual assault, an official statement said. The comments can be sent at email ID - justice.verma@nic.in or through FAX at 011-23092675.
The committee, which was constituted after public protests erupted over the Delhi gang-rape case, will look into possible amendments to the criminal law for faster trial and proper punishment for criminals accused of committing sexual assault of extreme nature against women. The other members of the committee, constituted by the government, are Justice (retd) Leila Seth, former chief justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court and Gopal Subramanian, former solicitor general of India.