President Ram Nath Kovind has said rape convicts under POCSO Act should not have the right to file mercy petition. Adding that women safety is a serious issue, President Kovind said, "Parliament should review mercy petitions." The comment comes after all four accused in Hyderabad rape and murder case were killed in an encounter today.
President Ram Nath Kovind has said rape convicts under POCSO Act should not have the right to file mercy petition. Adding that women safety is a serious issue, President Kovind said, "Parliament should review mercy petitions." The comment comes after all four accused in Hyderabad rape and murder case were killed in an encounter today.