This petition originates from a personal place of frustration and horror at the continued violation of women's rights in India. The relentless rape cases and the lackadaisical approach towards them has been unbearable. The grueling statistics from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) state that a woman is raped every 15 minutes in India (2018 report). We take a stand today against these horrifying figures, demanding the Indian government to assume the responsibility to bring swift and severe justice, including the implementation of the capital punishment for the perpetuators.

This plea is not just for victims, but for all women living in India who should be afforded the right to safety and dignity. We must reshape our judiciary to involve more rigorous punishment to effectively deter these atrocious deeds. Only once we emphasize on consequences, can the deep-seated patriarchy be undermined and the culture of violence against women be uprooted.

Our demand for severity stems from the urgent need to enforce a tangible and poignant deterrent to stop the disturbingly entrenched rape culture in India.

We urge everyone to join this fight against the violence towards women, by signing this petition. Demand the Indian government to undertake broad legal reforms and implement the death penalty as a possible punishment for acts of rape. We cannot remain silent, and we cannot let these actions go unpunished any longer. Sign this petition, and let your voice be heard. It is time to demand for change and safety.