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West Bengal Legislative Assembly Passes 'Aparajita  Anti-Rape Bill' Introduction: Historic Legislation Passed The West Bengal Legislative Assembly made a significant move by unanimously passing the 'Aparajita Woman and Child Bill (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) 2024' on Tuesday. This bill, named 'Aparajita' meaning "unconquerable," aims to introduce stricter penalties for crimes against women and children, particularly in response to the tragic events that have recently gripped the state. Context: Tragic Incident Sparks Legislative Action This bill's passage follows the horrifying rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical Centre and Hospital on August 9, which sent shockwaves throughout the state and country. The public outcry and protests by medical professionals underscored the need for more stringent laws to protect women and children from such heinous crimes. Support from the Chief Minister: Mamata Banerjee’s Stand West Be...

Supreme Court to Examine Plea on Applicability of Sharia Law to Non-Believer Muslims The Supreme Court of India has agreed to examine a plea that raises questions about the applicability of Sharia law to non-believer Muslims. The plea seeks a declaration that individuals who do not wish to be governed by Muslim Personal Law should have the option to be governed by the secular laws of the country. Petition Filed by Safiya PM The petition was filed by Safiya PM, a Kerala-based woman who identifies as a non-believer Muslim. She argues that she should be governed by the Indian Succession Act of 1925 concerning inheritance, rather than Sharia law. According to her, under Sharia law, individuals who leave Islam are excluded from their community and lose inheritance rights in their parental property. Challenge to Sharia Law Restrictions Safiya PM's plea highlights that Sharia law restricts a Muslim person from bequeathing more than 1/3rd of their properties by way of a will. This limitati...