Question : AMENDMENT IN INDIAN PENAL CODE

(a) whether some delegations had urged to bring about appropriate amendments in the Indian Penal Code;

(b) if so, whether the Government is considering amendment in IPC to the extent of awarding death sentence in rape and corruption cases and also to ensure protection of witnesses etc;

(c) if so, the time by which such amendment is likely to be enacted; and

(d) if not, the reasons therefor?

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI S. REGUPATHY)

(a): Yes, Sir.

(b): No, Sir.

(c) & (d): Does not arise.