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1. December 16, 2012: A 23-year-old paramedical student, later referred to as “Nirbhaya” (meaning fearless), was gang-raped and tortured on a moving bus in Delhi.
2. December 29, 2012: Nirbhaya succumbed to her injuries in a Singapore hospital.
3. 2013–2017: All six accused were arrested. One was a minor and sent to a juvenile correctional home. One died in custody. Four were sentenced to death by a fast-track court.
4. March 20, 2020: After multiple appeals, mercy petitions, and delays, all four adult convicts were hanged at Tihar Jail.
In the aftermath of the case, the Indian government took several steps:
1. Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013: Introduced stricter punishments for sexual crimes.
2. Fast-track courts: Established for quicker trial in rape cases.
3. Nirbhaya Fund: Set up for initiatives promoting women’s safety.