Identity Of Even Dead Rape Victims Should Be Protected-SC Imposes Absolute Bar On Identity Disclosure
6 years, 3 months ago

Identity Of Even Dead Rape Victims Should Be Protected-SC Imposes Absolute Bar On Identity Disclosure

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today held that the identity of rape victims who have died or are of unsound mind cannot be divulged even with the consent of the parents. "The dead too are entitled to their dignity", the court expressed.The bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta lamented that victims of sexual assault are often subject to even worse treatment than the perpetrators themselves by. The bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta lamented that victims of sexual assault are often subject to even worse treatment than the perpetrators themselves by the society. In significant directions issued recently, the bench had in the Muzzafarpur shelter home rape case hearing said minor victims of such crimes should not be interviewed, except by the State child rights bodies, as it would have serious impact on their welfare and mental wellbeing, and also asked the print, electronic and social media not to publish or display photos of victims of sexual abuses, even in a blurred or morphed form, in any case across the country.

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Over 68k cases of crime against women in five years, Haryana assembly told
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Over 68k cases of crime against women in five years, Haryana assembly told

Hindustan Times  

A total of 10,262 cases of rape and 6,338 of murder were registered by the Haryana Police from 2019 to 2024. This was stated by chief minister Nayab Saini in a written reply to a question asked by INLD MLA Aditya Devi Lal during the question hour on Monday. The chief minister informed the House that 68,030 cases of crime …

Rajasthan HC expresses concern over delays in abortion process for rape victims
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rajasthan HC expresses concern over delays in abortion process for rape victims

New Indian Express  

JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has expressed grave concern over delays in the abortion process for rape victims, particularly minors, highlighting the lack of awareness and timely information. The court noted that such delays often put teenage victims at significant risk during childbirth. To address this issue, the court has indicated its intention to establish guidelines for handling abortion cases …

Retroactive Application of Victim Compensation Scheme: Court Grants Compensation to Rape Survivor Case
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Retroactive Application of Victim Compensation Scheme: Court Grants Compensation to Rape Survivor Case

Live Law  

The Punjab & Haryana High Court has granted compensation to a rape survivor case, applying the Victim Assistance Scheme of 2018 retrospectively. The victim, who was impregnated by the assault and gave birth to a child, was initially granted a meager amount of Rs. 1,00,000 by the trial court. However, the court has ruled that the scheme can be applied …

Fear of the Known: Four Women Are Raped Every Hour in India. In 95% Cases, It’s Someone They Know
7 months, 1 week ago

Fear of the Known: Four Women Are Raped Every Hour in India. In 95% Cases, It’s Someone They Know

News 18  

India reported 86 cases of rapes daily on an average between 2017 and 2022 and, in 82 cases, the rapist was known to the woman, official data analysed by News18 shows. On an average, every day at least one woman faces sexual harassment at work or in office premises, NCRB data shows. Since 2014, NCRB started collecting data regarding sexual …

Name Of Minor Rape Victim Disclosed In Investigation & Trial: Rajasthan High Court Directs Sensitisation Program For Police, Judicial Officers
11 months, 1 week ago

Name Of Minor Rape Victim Disclosed In Investigation & Trial: Rajasthan High Court Directs Sensitisation Program For Police, Judicial Officers

Live Law  

Expressing concern about a situation where the identity of a rape victim was disclosed during investigation and trial, Rajasthan High Court has proposed an exercise of sensitization for the police officers and judicial officers to ensure that such instances do not repeat. “In this background, the court feels that an exercise of sensitization of the police officers and judicial officers …

Three important safeguards of rights of rape and assault survivors
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Three important safeguards of rights of rape and assault survivors

Hindustan Times  

The recent outrage over a judicial magistrate in Rajasthan asking a rape survivor to show her injuries has brought into focus once again the gap between how survivors of sexual violence are treated and they should be treated. Here are three important ones: In-camera proceedings introduced via the 2008 amendment to criminal procedure The 154th Report of the Law Commission …

Rajasthan: Around 20 Women Gang-raped on Pretext of Jobs in Anganwadi, Case Against Two
1 year, 1 month ago

Rajasthan: Around 20 Women Gang-raped on Pretext of Jobs in Anganwadi, Case Against Two

News 18  

In a shocking incident from Rajasthan, around 20 women were allegedly gang-raped on the pretext of employment opportunities in Anganwadi. A case of gang rape was filed against the chairperson of the Sirohi Municipal Council in Rajasthan, Mahendra Mevada, and the former municipal council Commissioner, Mahendra Choudhary. According to an India Today report, they have been accused of gang rape …

Have Deleted Tweet Disclosing Identity Of Minor Rape Victim: Rahul Gandhi To Delhi High Court
1 year, 2 months ago

Have Deleted Tweet Disclosing Identity Of Minor Rape Victim: Rahul Gandhi To Delhi High Court

Live Law  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that he has taken down his tweet allegedly disclosing the identity and sensitive details about the minor girl, who was raped and murdered in 2021.A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora was also informed by the counsel appearing for X, formerly Twitter, …

Armed forces, police found guilty of rape to face 10 yrs jail term
1 year, 7 months ago

Armed forces, police found guilty of rape to face 10 yrs jail term

Live Mint  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday introduced three bills in the Lok Sabha that attempts to replace the British-era colonial laws, in a bid to overhaul the criminal justice system. The bills introduced in Lok Sabha are Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Bill, 2023; Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita Bill, 2023; and Bharatiya Sakshya Bill, 2023 that will replace the Indian Penal …

'Most crimes against women in Rajasthan -10 lakh in 54 months; 2 lakh atrocity, rape cases': BJP leader Vasundhara Raje
1 year, 8 months ago

'Most crimes against women in Rajasthan -10 lakh in 54 months; 2 lakh atrocity, rape cases': BJP leader Vasundhara Raje

Firstpost  

Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday said that most of the crimes against women have taken place in Rajasthan which alone accounted for more than 10 lakh incidents in 54 months Former Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje on Friday said that most of the crimes against women have taken place in Rajasthan which alone accounted for more than …

56% cases of crimes against women in Rajasthan false, says CM Gehlot
2 years, 6 months ago

56% cases of crimes against women in Rajasthan false, says CM Gehlot

Hindustan Times  

Asserting that free registration of the first information report was the main reason behind the increased number of cases in Rajasthan, chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Friday said more than half of the cases of crimes against women are false. Addressing newspersons after attending a programme at Rajasthan Police Academy, Gehlot said Rajasthan has a policy of free registration of …

Rise in rape cases due to false allegations: Rajasthan police on NCRB data
2 years, 6 months ago

Rise in rape cases due to false allegations: Rajasthan police on NCRB data

Hindustan Times  

Mandatory registration of FIRs and almost half of the claims turning out to be false are behind the increase in rape cases in Rajasthan, the state police said on Thursday. The Rajasthan Police was reacting to the National Crime Records Bureau report which said that the state has reported the highest number of rape cases in the country in 2021 …

More Things Change, More They Remain the Same: 9 Yrs After Nirbhaya Horror, Where Does India Stand?
3 years, 3 months ago

More Things Change, More They Remain the Same: 9 Yrs After Nirbhaya Horror, Where Does India Stand?

News 18  

A night of monstrosity that shook the nation. The horrifying case shocked the nation’s conscience, made international headlines, and revealed the extent of sexual violence against women in India, prompting lawmakers to toughen rape penalties. The victim, a 23-year-old physiotherapy student dubbed “Nirbhaya,” or “Fearless,” by the media because Indian law prohibits rape victims from being identified, was walking home …

India recorded 77 rape cases, 80 murders daily in 2020, says NCRB report; crimes against women highest in Rajasthan
3 years, 6 months ago

India recorded 77 rape cases, 80 murders daily in 2020, says NCRB report; crimes against women highest in Rajasthan

Firstpost  

Among states, UP reported the maximum of 3,779 murder cases, followed by Bihar with 3,150 cases, in Maharashtra 2,163 cases were registered, the data showed New Delhi: India has recorded an average of 80 murders and 77 rape cases daily in 2020, National Crime Records Bureau’s report revealed on Wednesday. Among states, Uttar Pradesh reported the maximum of 3,779 murder …

'Selectivism', BJP blasts Rahul Gandhi for his silence on rape cases in Rajasthan, Punjab and Chhattisgarh
3 years, 7 months ago

'Selectivism', BJP blasts Rahul Gandhi for his silence on rape cases in Rajasthan, Punjab and Chhattisgarh

India TV News  

The BJP on Wednesday accused Rahul Gandhi of using the case of alleged rape and murder of a Dalit girl in southwest Delhi for "furthering" his political agenda, and asserted that the law and order machinery has moved swiftly to deliver justice to the victim's family. BJP spokesperson Sambit Patra told a press conference that his party had no issue …

Alarming situation in Rajasthan as cases of rape on a rise
4 years ago

Alarming situation in Rajasthan as cases of rape on a rise

Op India  

Regular reports on rape cases in Rajasthan have sent shockwaves in the country, questioning the state government’s inactivity to curb crimes against women. Rajasthan is currently plagued with cases of brutal rape including gang rape and cases of sexual violence against women and the eerie silence of the government has made the matter worse. Patrika report on several cases of …

Four Rapes or Gang-rapes Recorded Daily in Bihar From January-September This Year: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

Four Rapes or Gang-rapes Recorded Daily in Bihar From January-September This Year: Report

News 18  

Four cases of rape or gang rape have been recorded daily in Bihar from January 2020 till September, with police stations in 43 police districts of the state registering a total of 1,106 such cases, sources in the Police Department said. Besides rape and gang-rape incidents, 6 to 7 cases of eve-teasing and molestation or blackmailing are also registered in …

Data | In 2019, 56% cases involving Dalit victims chargesheeted, 32% recorded conviction
4 years, 5 months ago

Data | In 2019, 56% cases involving Dalit victims chargesheeted, 32% recorded conviction

The Hindu  

The callous handling by the State police of the brutal gang rape and murder of a Dalit woman in Uttar Pradesh is not uncommon, NCRB data show. In a majority of States, <60% of cases involving victims from the Scheduled Castes were chargesheeted by the police in 2019. image/svg+xml Crimes against women The chart plots the share of cases in …

Minor girl gang-raped in Rajasthan, accused shot pictures of the act
4 years, 5 months ago

Minor girl gang-raped in Rajasthan, accused shot pictures of the act

Op India  

In another heart-wrenching incident, a 15-year-old minor girl was gang-raped in Barmer in Rajasthan on Tuesday. Incidents of rapes and violence on the rise in Rajasthan A study by the National Crime Records Bureau revealed that the number of crimes against women and children in 2019 has increased significantly as compared to 2018. The number is particularly bleak for Rajasthan, …

Rajasthan: All five convicted in gang-rape of Dalit woman in Alwar
4 years, 5 months ago

Rajasthan: All five convicted in gang-rape of Dalit woman in Alwar

Op India  

More than a year and a half after the Rajasthan Congress government led by CM Ashok Gehlot was slammed for the delay in police action in horrific the Alwar gang rape case, a special court in the state on Tuesday awarded life imprisonment to four accused in the case. Alwar court pronounces all five accused of gang rape of a …

No country for women: India reported 88 rape cases every day in 2019
4 years, 5 months ago

No country for women: India reported 88 rape cases every day in 2019

India Today  

Two days after Daughter’s Day, yet another young girl’s life in India was brutally snuffed out. According to the latest data released by the National Crime Records Bureau, India recorded 88 rape cases every day in 2019. Out of the total 32,033 reported rape cases in the year, 11 per cent were from the Dalit community, as per NCRB’s annual …

Kerala HC Issues Guidelines For Maintaining Rape Victim Anonymity In Cases Filed Before It [Read Order]
4 years, 6 months ago

Kerala HC Issues Guidelines For Maintaining Rape Victim Anonymity In Cases Filed Before It [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Kerala High Court has issued some future guidelines for maintaining rape victim's anonymity in the matters instituted before it.Justice PB Suresh Kumar, while considering a petition arising out of a bail order passed by POCSO Court, observed that in several matters instituted before the High Court the identity of the victim is disclosed directly or indirectly. The Kerala High …

Rape, impunity and state of denial
5 years, 3 months ago

Rape, impunity and state of denial

The Hindu  

The horrific violence, gang rape and murder of the young woman veterinarian on a national highway close to Hyderabad has led to national outrage and protests in several States. Apart from the deliberate omissions in reporting lynching cases and honour crimes, the report showed an alarming increase in registered crimes against women. A UN report on steps required to provide …

UP second to MP with 4,669 rape cases, finds NCRB: Unnao, Chinmayanand cases damning indictment of Adityanath govt
5 years, 5 months ago

UP second to MP with 4,669 rape cases, finds NCRB: Unnao, Chinmayanand cases damning indictment of Adityanath govt

Firstpost  

The National Crime Records Bureau in its latest analysis released for 2017 has reported 4,669 cases of rape in Uttar Pradesh including 676 cases of gang rape, the highest in the country. Yet, in 2017, chief minister Yogi Adityanath withdrew rape cases against political figures by passing the Uttar Pradesh Criminal Law Amendment Bill. After the Unnao rape case, when …

Gurgaon sees highest number of rape, murder cases in Haryana; 663 rape, 470 murder cases registered in past five years
5 years, 7 months ago

Gurgaon sees highest number of rape, murder cases in Haryana; 663 rape, 470 murder cases registered in past five years

Firstpost  

Gurgaon saw maximum number of rape and murder cases being registered among all Haryana districts in nearly past five years. Faridabad and Gurgaon also saw highest number of child rape cases registered under the POCSO Act. Chandigarh: Gurgaon saw maximum number of rape and murder cases being registered among all Haryana districts in nearly past five years, the state Assembly …

SC Issues Notice On Plea For Protection Of Identity Of Accused In Sexual Crimes
5 years, 7 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Plea For Protection Of Identity Of Accused In Sexual Crimes

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a plea seeking the protection of identity, reputation & integrity of individuals, allegedly accused of "Sexual Offences", till completion of the investigation into the "truthfulness" of such allegations. Petition says further that as far as the protection of "integrity" in the modern times goes, protection is lent only to the "victim" and …

SC bars disclosure of identity of rape victims, even after death
6 years, 3 months ago

SC bars disclosure of identity of rape victims, even after death

Live Mint  

New Delhi: While laying down directions to protect the identity of rape victims, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against any disclosure and barred it even in cases where the rape victim may have died or is of unsound mind and the parents have consented to such disclosure. Protection to the identity of rape victims would also extend to social …

Identity Of Even Dead Rape Victims Should Be Protected-SC Imposes Absolute Bar On Identity Disclosure
6 years, 3 months ago

Identity Of Even Dead Rape Victims Should Be Protected-SC Imposes Absolute Bar On Identity Disclosure

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today held that the identity of rape victims who have died or are of unsound mind cannot be divulged even with the consent of the parents. "The dead too are entitled to their dignity", the court expressed.The bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta lamented that victims of sexual assault are often subject to even …

Identity of rape victims has to be protected: SC
6 years, 3 months ago

Identity of rape victims has to be protected: SC

The Quint  

New Delhi, Dec 11 The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that the identity of rape victims has to be protected at all stages of the case including during trial. A bench of Justices Madan B. Lokur, S. Abdul Nazeer and Deepak Gupta said that the Central Forensic Science Laboratory reports and other documents related to such cases would be handed …

More girls raped in Bihar shelter home, Tejashwi Yadav calls it 'rakshas raj'
6 years, 8 months ago

More girls raped in Bihar shelter home, Tejashwi Yadav calls it 'rakshas raj'

Deccan Chronicle  

Muzaffarpur: A fresh medical examination has revealed that five more girls were repeatedly raped at a Bihar shelter home, taking the total to 34. Bihar's Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav took to Twitter to attack the government and equated the prevalent condition in the state to "Rakshas Raj". Under pressure from the Opposition, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar handed over …

Every Attempt Should Be Made By All Courts Not To Disclose Identity Of Victims In Rape Cases, Reiterates SC [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

Every Attempt Should Be Made By All Courts Not To Disclose Identity Of Victims In Rape Cases, Reiterates SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has reiterated that every attempt should be made by all the courts not to disclose the identity of the victim in terms of Section 228-A of Indian Penal Code.A bench of Justice AM Sapre and Justice UU Lalit observed thus while dismissing an appeal in a rape case against Chhattisgarh High Court judgment that had affirmed the …

Every Attempt Should Be Made By All Courts Not To Disclose Identity Of Victims In Rape Cases, Reiterates SC [Read Order]
6 years, 8 months ago

Every Attempt Should Be Made By All Courts Not To Disclose Identity Of Victims In Rape Cases, Reiterates SC [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has reiterated that every attempt should be made by all the courts not to disclose the identity of the victim in terms of Section 228-A of Indian Penal Code.A bench of Justice AM Sapre and Justice UU Lalit observed thus while dismissing an appeal in a rape case against Chhattisgarh High Court judgment that had affirmed the …

Better conviction rate not death penalty will deter sexual offenders, say police, advocates
6 years, 11 months ago

Better conviction rate not death penalty will deter sexual offenders, say police, advocates

The Hindu  

Following public outcry over the December 16 gang-rape case, the Centre made sweeping changes to rape laws in India by bringing in stricter punishment for sexual offenders. History of total rape cases reported in India in the last six years Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Rape 24,206 24,923 33,707 36,735 34,651 38,947 New offences The Act also created …

Kathua, Unnao rape cases: Death penalty won't solve problem, attitude towards women needs to change
6 years, 11 months ago

Kathua, Unnao rape cases: Death penalty won't solve problem, attitude towards women needs to change

Firstpost  

What are the reasons we are unable to prevent incidents like the ones in Kathua and Unnao and what actions need to follow so that we can reduce them? India has become notorious around the world as a place where women and children are unsafe from sexual violence, and even if this is not the reality, it has become the …

You value rape at Rs 6500, are you doing charity: SC raps Madhya Pradesh govt
7 years, 1 month ago

You value rape at Rs 6500, are you doing charity: SC raps Madhya Pradesh govt

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday pulled up all the States, in particular Madhya Pradesh for not showing enough concern to rape victims by specifying the amount of compensation payable to each rape victim under the Nirbhaya Fund. A bench of Justice Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta expressed anger as none of the states and Union Territories, except …

India left reeling at brutal rape and murder of six-year-old girl
7 years, 3 months ago

India left reeling at brutal rape and murder of six-year-old girl

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Police are investigating the sexual assault and murder of a six-year-old girl …

Sshh! How India Ignores Child Rape Survivors: Red Ribbon & a Baby
7 years, 6 months ago

Sshh! How India Ignores Child Rape Survivors: Red Ribbon & a Baby

The Quint  

Pradyumn Thakur and Hasini* were both seven years old. Child rape in India dominates national conversation a few times in a year — usually when horrific cases of rape and child sexual abuse are featured in headlines. Nearly half of the children in India – 53% – face sexual abuse, according to a 2007 study by Ministry of Women and …

SC Notice On Plea For Rs 10L Compensation For 10 Yr Old Rape Survivor Who Delivered A Baby [Read Order]
7 years, 7 months ago

SC Notice On Plea For Rs 10L Compensation For 10 Yr Old Rape Survivor Who Delivered A Baby [Read Order]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Centre, NALSA and Chandigarh administration on a petition seeking Rs 10 lakh compensation to a 10-year-old rape victim who delivered a baby yesterday at a Chandigarh hospital.Appearing for the rape survivor, senior lawyer and former ASG Indira Jaising argued that no compensation had been given to the girl despite a direction by the …

Bihar Rape Survivor’s Abortion Plea: SC Website Displays Name Of Survivor Despite Express Prohibition In Judgment
7 years, 7 months ago

Bihar Rape Survivor’s Abortion Plea: SC Website Displays Name Of Survivor Despite Express Prohibition In Judgment

Live Law  

In disregard of an express prohibition in the recent Supreme Court judgment examining the abortion plea of a 35-year-old HIV-positive rape survivor, the Supreme Court website still displays the survivor’s name.While the judgment does conceal her identity, the survivor’s name nevertheless appears in the search results for recent judgments.This is despite the fact that in the judgment, a. In disregard …

Bihar Rape Survivor’s Abortion Plea: SC Website Displays Name Of Survivor Despite Express Prohibition In Judgment
7 years, 7 months ago

Bihar Rape Survivor’s Abortion Plea: SC Website Displays Name Of Survivor Despite Express Prohibition In Judgment

Live Law  

In disregard of an express prohibition in the recent Supreme Court judgment examining the abortion plea of a 35-year-old HIV-positive rape survivor, the Supreme Court website still displays the survivor’s name.While the judgment does conceal her identity, the survivor’s name nevertheless appears in the search results for recent judgments.This is despite the fact that in the judgment, a. In disregard …

SC Stays Rajasthan HC Order Denying Relief To India Today For Disclosing German Rape Survivor’s Name
7 years, 7 months ago

SC Stays Rajasthan HC Order Denying Relief To India Today For Disclosing German Rape Survivor’s Name

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has stayed the Rajasthan High Court judgment which had refused to quash charges levied against India Today for disclosure of the name of a German rape survivor.A Bench comprising Justice J. Chelameswar and Justice Abdul Nazeer, on Friday, issued notice in the matter and stayed the operation of the judgment.Disclosure of Rape Victim’s Identity In Judgment Doesn’t. …

Indian rapist claims five-year-old victim 'provoked him' in interview with academic studying sexual violence
7 years, 7 months ago

Indian rapist claims five-year-old victim 'provoked him' in interview with academic studying sexual violence

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Such cases of sexual violence in India have been a key topic of discussion since the …

Disclosure of Rape Victim’s Identity In Judgment Doesn’t Allow Disclosure Of Her Name In Media: Rajasthan HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 8 months ago

Disclosure of Rape Victim’s Identity In Judgment Doesn’t Allow Disclosure Of Her Name In Media: Rajasthan HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court recently refused to quash charges levied against a few journalists for disclosure of the name of a rape victim, refusing to accept their contention that the victim’s name had already been revealed in the judgment convicting her assailants.Justice Pushpenda Singh Bhati pointed that printing of an article with the victim’s name was different from revelation of …

Disclosure of Rape Victim’s Identity In Judgment Doesn’t Allow Disclosure Of Her Name In Media: Rajasthan HC [Read Judgment]
7 years, 8 months ago

Disclosure of Rape Victim’s Identity In Judgment Doesn’t Allow Disclosure Of Her Name In Media: Rajasthan HC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Rajasthan High Court recently refused to quash charges levied against a few journalists for disclosure of the name of a rape victim, refusing to accept their contention that the victim’s name had already been revealed in the judgment convicting her assailants.Justice Pushpenda Singh Bhati pointed that printing of an article with the victim’s name was different from revelation of …

India: More than 34,000 cases of rape reported in 2015
8 years, 6 months ago

India: More than 34,000 cases of rape reported in 2015

Al Jazeera  

New figures released by India’s crime records bureau show that vast majority of victims knew their attackers. At least 34,651 cases of rape were reported across India last year, statistics released by the country’s National Crime Records Bureau have revealed. Victims knew their alleged rapists in 33,098 of the 34,651 reported rape cases, or 95.5 percent, according to the figures, …

Nirbhaya Fund Not Enough, Frame National Compensation Policy: SC
8 years, 10 months ago

Nirbhaya Fund Not Enough, Frame National Compensation Policy: SC

The Quint  

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked the Centre to formulate a national uniform policy for providing relief to rape survivors as setting up of a separate fund like the ‘Nirbhaya fund’ was not enough, and amounted to “just a lip service”, a vacation bench of Justices P =C Pant and DY Chandrachud said. The bench issued notices to the Centre, …

To name or not to name a rape victim
9 years, 3 months ago

To name or not to name a rape victim

The Hindu  

Anindita Mukherjee from Nalsar University of Law, Hyderabad, was in the news a few months ago when she sought and got India’s “first gender-neutral certificate” with the honorific ‘Mx’ instead of ‘Mr’ or ‘Ms’. Last week, she wrote to us questioning the newspaper’s decision to not mention the name of the Delhi gang-rape victim even in the story where the …

High court raps Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh for 'unequal' compensation to rape victims
9 years, 9 months ago

High court raps Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh for 'unequal' compensation to rape victims

Hindustan Times  

The Punjab and Haryana high court has rapped the Punjab government for "disproportionate compensation" being awarded by the state authorities to rape victims. The order was passed on the reports submitted by Punjab, Haryana and UT in respect to an August 2014 order, wherein the high court had sought details indicating efforts, measures and mechanism applied for the rehabilitation and …

Marital Rape: The Secret Shame India’s Sweeping Under the Rug
9 years, 10 months ago

Marital Rape: The Secret Shame India’s Sweeping Under the Rug

The Quint  

All rapes are equal but some rapes are less equal than others. Marital rape is one such unfortunate occurrence which is yet to be criminalised in India despite its alarming magnitude and expert recommendations. In February this year, Supreme Court rejected a plea to criminalise marital rape declaring that it was not possible to amend the law for one person. …

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