Women without hijab to be prosecuted ‘without mercy’: Iran’s chief justice

Women without hijab to be prosecuted ‘without mercy’: Iran’s chief justice

[ad_1] As more women defy Iran’s mandatory dress code, the country’s chief justice has warned to arrest women who appear in public without hijab ‘without mercy,’ news agency Reuters reported citing Iranian media. “Unveiling is tantamount to enmity with (our) values,” Ejei was quoted as saying. “Those who commit such anomalous acts will be punished … Read more

Woman facilitating rape can be prosecuted for ‘gang rape’: Allahabad HC

Woman facilitating rape can be prosecuted for ‘gang rape’: Allahabad HC

[ad_1] Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has observed that “no doubt a woman cannot commit the offence of rape but if she facilitates the act then she can be prosecuted for the offence of ‘gang rape’ under section 376D of Indian Penal Code (IPC) in view of the amended provisions”. Elaborating the provisions of section … Read more