{"id":40381,"date":"2025-04-01T14:01:14","date_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:01:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/?p=40381"},"modified":"2025-04-01T14:01:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-01T14:01:14","slug":"punjab-state-women-commission-welcomes-courts-verdict-in-pastor-bajinder-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/punjabenews.com\/English\/latest\/punjab-state-women-commission-welcomes-courts-verdict-in-pastor-bajinder-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Punjab State Women Commission Welcomes Court\u2019s Verdict in Pastor Bajinder Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Punjab State Women Commission Welcomes Court\u2019s Verdict in Pastor Bajinder Case<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chandigarh, April 1<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chairperson of the Punjab State Women Commission Ms. Raj Lali Gill welcomed the court\u2019s verdict sentencing Pastor Bajinder to life imprisonment till death in the Zirakpur rape case, calling it a significant step toward justice for women.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a press release, the Chairperson said that this judgment sends a strong message that crimes against women will not be tolerated and the law will ensure justice.\u201d The Commission had earlier taken suo motu cognizance of the matter.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ms. Gill also urged other survivors of similar crimes in Punjab to come forward, assuring them of full support. \u201cThe Punjab State Women Commission is committed to providing all necessary legal, emotional and rehabilitative assistance to victims of sexual violence. If you or anyone you know needs help, please reach out to us. Justice and safety for women remain our top priority\u201d, she added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Punjab State Women Commission Welcomes Court\u2019s Verdict in Pastor Bajinder Case Chandigarh, April 1 Chairperson of the Punjab State Women Commission Ms. Raj Lali Gill welcomed the court\u2019s verdict sentencing Pastor Bajinder to life imprisonment till death in the Zirakpur rape case, calling it a significant step toward justice for women. 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