Sir — This refers to the report, “No juvenile shield for 16-yr-old rapists” (December 23). It’s good that Rajya Sabha passed the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Bill, 2015, but the release of the juvenile accused in the December 16, 2012 Delhi gang rape case is shocking, not only for the victim’s family and loved ones, but the entire nation.
Sadly, the current Bill is not applicable to the convicted juvenile. In order to protect women, strong punishment for heinous crimes, irrespective of the age of the offender, is needed.