The three member Committee headed by Justice Varma, which was appointed after the brutal incident of gang rape in New Delhi, for suggesting necessary amendments to the existing laws of the constitution that deal with sexual assault on the women in the country, has submitted its report one day before the deadline on Wednesday.

Varma committee has suggested that the punishment in rape cases should be increased from present 3 years to 10 years. However, it rejects death penalty to the criminals in these cases.

It suggests bringing down the present age limit of 18 to 16 years, so as no criminal could escape from charges for being juvenile despite committing serious offence like the Delhi gang rape case. Varma committee while thanking one and all who sent their valuable suggestions in this regard sharply criticizes the police departments of the country for not responding to its letters asking for their suggestions. Justice Varma said “Not even a single DSP in the country has bothered to respond to my letters.”

While, praising the youth for its spontaneous response on the issue, Varma Committee flays Delhi Police Commissioner for failing to provide assurance for safety of the women in New Delhi. It also flays the Home Ministry for backing such a person who fails in his basic duties.