10 Legal Rights That Women Should Know

By siliconindia  |  Thursday, 11 February 2016, 06:03 Hrs


Right to Protection of Identity

This rule protects the confidential information concerning a rape victim. Section 228 A of the IPC forbids police and media from revealing the identity of a rape victim to the public, making it a punishable offence. Even during the trial process the name of the victim is not to be disclosed and she will be mentioned only as ‘victim’.

Doctor’s Words aren’t Final

A rape case cannot be left solely to the results of a medical examination as doctors can only confirm the evidence of sexual activity. Rape is not a medical condition and therefore the case cannot be dismissed if results turn negative. Furthermore, a copy of the report is to be made available to the victim on demand. The decision of the court will not be based purely on the reports of medical examination.

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