Four pious men
Dec 9 2005, Bhawana Negi

It was very strange that the National Assembly rejected a bill suggesting amendments, which requires a rape victim to present four ‘pious men’ as witnesses otherwise she will be punished for the adultery or for lying. The Bill (Enforcement of Hudood),...

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