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Monday, September 22, 2025
TopicRape victims

Topic: Rape victims

‘Have to be careful’: SC cautions judges against inappropriate observations in sexual violence cases

SC was hearing a suo motu cognizance matter over a controversial Allahabad HC order in a POCSO case. It also took note of a judge's remark that complainant 'herself invited trouble'.

6 months on, those who spoke against Revannas struggle to rebuild lives. ‘Left our home, have no income’

Those who filed complaints of abuse—including sexual assault and intimidation—against Prajwal Revanna and his family are living in govt hostels, still awaiting compensation.

UP rape survivor ‘abused, threatened, hacked to death’ amid pleas for police cover, family live in fear

Ashok Nishad had allegedly killed a friend in 2017 in a manner similar to the way he attacked the woman. He and another associate were arrested after an encounter on Wednesday.

Long wait for nursing dream—Shakti Mills rape survivor fights court red-tape, compensation

The 2013 Shakti Mills gangrape caught national attention and was sent to a fast-track court. But ‘fast’ has been an elastic and relative term to claim compensation.

A rape forgotten—50 years ago, Mathura was denied justice. Then society betrayed her

Fifty years after she was raped, ThePrint tracks down Mathura who is still waiting for justice though her case paved the way for legal reform.

Hathras was no exception, at least 4 ‘rape’ victims were ‘forcibly cremated’ by police

In each of the 4 cases, which took place between September 2020 and January 2021, families allege they were under pressure from police to quickly cremate the bodies.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath asks for report on Unnao rape survivor burnt alive by accused

The woman was on her way to court when she was allegedly attacked by five men, including two who she accused of raping her last December. She sustained 90% injuries.

Delhi Court admits plea filed by parents of 2012 Delhi gangrape victim for case transfer

The victim's parents also sought court's direction to Tihar Jail authorities to speed up the execution process for the rape convicts.

Star Bharat’s Nimki Vidhayak serial is a disgrace on all women, more so on rape survivors

Collapse of Nimki's convictions in the face of her rapist husband sends out an ugly message to young women, especially to those in Chinmayanand & Unnao cases.

Rape victims being treated as ‘untouchables’, don’t disclose identities: SC

Court directs media not to reveal identity of victims of rape and sexual assault 'even in a remote manner', tells police not to put...

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Festive seasons align with the rollout of GST 2.0. Citizens to get more money in hand

The new norm marks a decisive shift from the earlier complex system that created friction for households and small businesses alike.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

30 civilians killed as Pakistan Air Force strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa village with China-made bombs

While Pakistani authorities have not clarified what intended target was, the incident adds to a troubling pattern of PAF strikes killing civilians, including women and children.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.