Rape Victims
SC bars disclosure of identity of rape victims, even after death
On media reporting of rape victims, it was held that the crime could be reported without disclosing the name and identity of the victim and that the media should refrain from interviewing the victim and sensationalizing the issue.
1 min read11 Dec 2018Indian police accused of failing rape victims despite reforms
More than five years after a horrific rape sparked promises to empower women in India and reform the handling of sexual assault cases, survivors say they still face harassment when they turn to police for help. Rights groups say police still refuse to file cases against suspected rapists and pressure survivors to settle with their tormentors, despite such misconduct carrying a two-year jail term under the tough new measures. Suvivors are still referred by police to local hospitals for degrading virginity tests, says Jan Sahas, a charity assisting women with legal services.
9 Apr 2018The business of rape videos
In many cases the intention of the immediate party or parties involved in making the rape videos, is not to make money, but to threaten and humiliate.
6 min read9 Aug 2016SC calls for improved compensation for rape victims
The number of rapes in India rose by 9% to 33,707 in 2014, according to the latest data from the NCRB
2 min read12 Feb 2016Centre will set up special centres for rape victims: Maneka Gandhi
A one-stop centre will be made for counselling and legal help apart from which a special helpline will also be started, says the Union minister
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