Rape convicts under POCSO Act should not have right to file mercy petition: President Kovind

Dec 06, 2019

Sirohi (Rajasthan), Dec 06 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind at an event in Rajasthan's Sirohi said that women safety is a serious issue and in no way rape convicts under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act should not have right to file mercy petition. "Women safety is a serious issue. Rape convicts under POCSO Act should not have right to file mercy petition. Parliament should review mercy petitions," said President Kovind.