Uttar Pradesh rape survivor hanged herself to death as the accused rapists were given clean chit from the police. The victim had registered a case against the rapists in August last year. The case that was initially investigated by the police was later shifted to the crime branch. According to[Read More…]
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Supreme Court allows 13-yr-old rape survivor to end 31-week-old pregnancy
In a significant verdict, the Supreme Court has permitted a 13-year-old rape survivor to terminate her 31-week-old pregnancy on Wednesday. Notably, the SC had denied permission to a 10-year-old rape survivor to end her 32-week pregnancy in July. The Chief Justice of India, Dipak Misra stated that considering the age[Read More…]
Delhi: Teens allege sexual abuse in government shelter home
In a recent expose, a state-run west Delhi shelter home has been accused of molestation. More than 10 women have complained to have been molested, forcibly injected unexplained drugs, and even physically abused when they tried to resist the torture. This government aided home, which has now turned into horror,[Read More…]
Inquiry ordered against Haryana police for allegedly asking rape survivor to strip
The Haryana government has ordered an inquiry into the alleged case of molestation of a 14-year-old rape survivor. Earlier, the Punjab and Haryana HC issued a notice to the Haryana DGP on the survivor’s petition. She has alleged that she was forced to strip by male police officers and was[Read More…]
Rape survivor wins fight against ‘monstrous’ abortion law
Acting on a plea challenging the validity of abortion laws in India, the apex court has delivered an historic judgment on Monday. The Supreme Court has permitted the termination of a 24-week-old pregnancy after medical reports confirmed that the foetus had severe abnormalities and could gravely endanger the “mental and[Read More…]