Consent of a Minor for Sex

It is illegal to print or publish the name or any matter which may make known the identity of the rape victim. The punishment for doing so is imprisonment for 2 years and fine. TheRead more

As far as possible, trials in rape cases are supposed to be held without any public in the Courtroom (in camera). Also, as far as possible a woman judge is to be preferred. The survivorRead more

If you are the victim of an acid attack or rape, you have the right to get free first aid from any government or private hospital. If a hospital refuses treatment, the person in chargeRead more

Police Station: Anyone can register an FIR on behalf of the victim and report the crime of rape. In general, a woman cannot be forced to go to a police station to give her statement.Read more

During rape, if the accused injures the woman so badly that she dies, or goes into a vegetative state, the accused can be given the death sentence, or imprisonment for 20 years to life. WhileRead more