From Law Desk

Under The Repression Against Women & Children's Act-1995

Nari means woman of any age;
Shishu means child under Children's Act-1980.

As per this Act:

Grievous Hurt: In case of grievous hurt by the use of poisonous or corrosive substance which may cause of losses the eye sight , disfigure of head or appearance looses of hearing power.

The person will be liable for at least 7 years but not more than 14 years rigorous imprisonment or fine or both.

Rape: In case of rape or jointly rape, which cause death of child or woman sentenced to death or life imprisonment.

Moreover, in case of committing or attempt to commit rape cause death or grievous hurt of any child or woman shall be sentenced to death or imprisonment for life.

Trafficking: In case of women trafficking one shall be punished for life imprisonment or fine or both. In case of child trafficking the person shall be sentenced to death or imprisoned for life.

Kidnapping: In case of kidnapping or abduction for unlawful and immoral activities shall be punishable with imprisonment of life or rigorous imprisonment for a term of 7 years which may be extend to 10 years and also be liable for fine.

Dowry Death: If the husband of a woman, his father, mother, guardian, relatives or any other person on his side may cause death of the woman shall be sentenced to death or life imprisonment.

But if they cause grievous hurt of a woman then they shall be sentenced to imprisonment for life or for 14 years rigorous imprisonment, which will not be less than 5 years and shall also be liable to fine.

Muktipon (Ransom): In case of muktipan the person shall be punished for life imprisonment.

This is a translated and shorter version of the main act.

Source: The Daily Star, July 02, 2004