As the demand for stringent punishment to the accused in a gang-rape grows louder the government Monday announced the setting up of a committee of eminent jurists to suggest amendments in law for quicker trials and enhanced punishment for criminals in such cases. The committee will be headed by Justice (retd) J.S. Verma former chief justice of India a statement from the union home ministry said. ‘In the light of the recent incident the government has given anxious consideration to the need for reviewing the present laws to provide for speedier justice and enhanced punishment in cases of aggravated sexual assault’ it
