A recent survey on the West Bengal Anti-Rape Bill, conducted on September 3, 2024, reveals overwhelming support for the proposed measures. The survey, which sampled
366 individuals, indicates that 96% of respondents approve of the bill’s provision for the death penalty for rapists. Furthermore, 93% endorse the nationwide implementation of
the bill’s mandate for investigation within 21 days and execution within 10 days.
In terms of legal proceedings, 95% believe that severe crimes like rape should be tried exclusively in fasttrack courts. When asked about the root causes of increasing crimes
against women, 51% blame government and police negligence, while 23% attribute it to media influences
96% BELIEVE THAT DEATH PENALTY provision IS CORRECT
Here’s the Survey:
Q-1 What is your opinion on the provision of the death penalty in Mamata Sarkar’s Anti-Rape Bill?
Q-2 Should the provision in the anti-rape law that mandates investigation within 21 days and execution of the guilty within 10 days be implemented across the country?
Q-3 In your opinion, should hearings for severe crimes like rape be conducted only in fast-track courts?
Q-4 Who do you hold most responsible for the increasing crimes against women?