Amid opposition from women’s groups, the Union Cabinet in the year 2012 had approved a proposal making rape a gender-neutral offence, under which the word ‘rape’ would be replaced by the phrase ‘sexual assault’. Other proposals, including making ‘stalking’ and ‘acid attacks’ specific offences, raising age of consent for sex from 16 to 18 years, preventing rape … Continue reading 2012 | UPA II Cabinet’s Proposal Of Making Rape Gender Neutral Offence Was Opposed By Women’s Groups