As per information provided by National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), a total number of 2,03,804, 2,13,585 and 2,28,650 cases of atrocities against women were registered in 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively, Minister of State for Home R P N Singh said in a written reply.
The criminal Law (Amendment) Ordinance, 2013 promulgated on February 4, 2013 provides for stringent punishment for crimes against women, the minister said.