Gang rape of a woman photo journalist in Mumbai on Thursday evening reminds us of chilling incident of December 2012 in New Delhi.

Based on the recommendations of  Justice J S Verma Committee and parliamentary standing committee on home affairs,the Parliament had enacted The Criminal law (Amendment)Act 2013 which got assent of the president on April 2,2013.The act was amended in Lok Sabha in order to provide for stringent punishment for crimes against women,as also to provide for more victim friendly procedures in the trials related to cases of assault on women.The law provides for speedy justice and enhanced punichmsnet for the offenders in cases of sexual  assault oif extreme nature.The Indian penal Code,the Criminal Procedure Code,the Indian Evidence Act and the Protection  of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012 were amended in the incorporated Criminal Law(Amendment) Act 2013.

Section 326 of IPC has been amended and two new clauses sections 326 A and 326 B incorporated to provide for lie imprisonment to the accused involved in causing burns,grevious hurt or acid attack on the women.

Trial in New Delhi's December 16 gang rape is still going on.The law enables the courts for speedy trial.Wish the Delhi case was tried speedly and accused convicted or sentenced to death.In Mumbai too,the police should hol a speedy trial since the police claims they have arrested the criminals involved in the attack on the journalist.No delay should be allowed and prosecution must be awarded instantly.

The new law provides for free medical treatment to the victim at government cost.Hope Mumbai girl would get relief and aid provided under the amended law.