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News India Live, Digital Desk: Bollywood’s outspoken actress Swara Bhasker Once again he is in the news for his harsh attitude. This time he has opened a front against the new ‘repressive’ laws implemented by the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The Taliban has recently issued a new 90-page Penal Code, in which domestic violence against women has been legalized. Swara has called it ‘disgusting’ and ‘inhuman’.
Swara Bhaskar’s sharp attack: ‘Taliban are the most despicable people of mankind’
Swara Bhaskar expressed her anger by sharing a post on her Instagram story. they wrote:
“Unbelievable! Frankly, the Taliban are among the most despicable specimens of mankind—consistently cruel, barbaric, and utterly monstrous. This is an affront to humanity and the religion they claim to represent. Absolutely disgusting.”
What is Taliban’s new ‘cruel’ law? (The 90-Page Penal Code)
This new law (De Mahakumu Jazaai Osulnama), signed by the supreme leader of Taliban Hibatullah Akhundzada, has provisions that have shocked the whole world:
Exemption to domestic violence: A husband is allowed to beat his wife, provided the beating is with a stick and does not cause ‘serious injury’ (broken bone or deep wound).
Discrimination of punishment: Even if the wife is seriously injured and she proves it, the husband can only get a maximum of Rs. 15 days jail Will happen.
Threat of jail on women: If a woman leaves her husband’s house or stays at her maternal home without permission, then she Jail up to 3 months Might be possible.
Division of society: The law has divided the society into four categories—scholars, elite, middle class and lower class, where religious scholars enjoy almost legal protection (impunity).
Debate broke out on social media
This statement of Swara Bhaskar has come at a time when the situation of women in Afghanistan is moving towards ‘gender apartheid’.
Support: Many human rights activists and social media users have praised Swara’s stance that she raised her voice in favor of women at the international level.
Oppose: At the same time, some critics have also trolled Swara for her past statements (like comparing Taliban with Hindutva in 2021).
The future of women in Afghanistan is in darkness
Over the past few years, the Taliban has banned girls from education, access to parks and gyms, and even from speaking in public places. Now the attempt to legally justify domestic violence has also closed the last doors of security for the women there.
