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Explained snippets: 43% of rape victims in India are minors, 5% under age 12
July 03, 2018 8:02 am
In 2016, Maharashtra (348) had the largest number of rape victims under age 12, followed by Uttar Pradesh (327) and Madhya Pradesh (192), which is currently in the news on account of the rape of a child in Mandsaur.
Navi Mumbai: 10 months on, rape survivor yet to receive compensation
March 12, 2018 5:09 am
In 2012, the survivor and her friend were raped, attacked with sharp objects and left to die by two men in Belapur in Navi Mumbai. While the survivor’s friend died of the injuries, the survivor sustained 16 severe injuries on her body including her neck, legs, stomach and hands.
Manodhairya scheme: ‘1308 survivors have not received compensation’
October 06, 2017 2:57 am
Rape, acid attack survivors who were sanctioned compensation under the state-run scheme from October 2013 to January 2017 were not paid: RTI
Medical examination of rape victims not in accordance with ministry rules: Study
September 02, 2017 3:30 pm
The report called for setting up of an independent specialised agency to provide comprehensive support services to the victims. It also observed that the statutory stipulation of concluding trials within a period of two months is neither realistic nor conducive to fair trial rights of the accused.
Govt depts at odds over formulating uniform SOPs for helping rape victims
February 12, 2015 2:37 am
Delhi State Legal Services Authority submits affidavit before high court.
In Jhalawar, the other rape victims who wait for justice
June 06, 2014 2:53 am
One month later, the three accused still roam the village openly.
A scheme yet to find its healing touch
May 21, 2014 6:39 am
AAMIR KHAN and TABASSUM BARNAGARWALA speak to all stakeholders to understand what ails its implementation on the ground.
Only 50% of rape victims compensated, HC asks why
May 09, 2014 1:04 am
Of the 410 victims, only 296 women and children have been paid till now, with an average amount of Rs 1.70 lakh.
Court raps state, asks for video link for identification parades
March 25, 2014 12:37 am
The court stated that it is of extreme importance to introduce the facility of conducting test identification parades by video link.
Fresh guidelines outlined on medical care to rape victims
March 04, 2014 11:45 am
These guidelines have been made available to health care providers who work with victims of sexual violence.
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