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SUPREME COURT
N.V. Ramana, CJ, R. Bhanumathi, J, A.S. Bopanna, J
Assessment of the Criminal Justice System in Response to Sexual Offences In Re v. Nil
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| 1. the nirbhaya case spurred numerous amendments addressing persisting issues in sexual offense cases. (Para 1 , 2 , 3) |
| 2. registration of firs and timely investigations are mandated for rape cases. (Para 4 , 5 , 18) |
| 3. medical treatment and evidence collection protocols for victims must comply with legal standards. (Para 7 , 9 , 10) |
| 4. speedy trials with mandates for women judges are crucial in sexual offense cases. (Para 22 , 24) |
| 5. implementation of victim compensation schemes and the utilization of the nirbhaya fund are essential. (Para 26 , 28) |
1. Post Nirbhaya incident, which shocked the conscience of the nation, many amendments were introduced in Criminal Law redefining the ambit of offences, providing for effective and speedy investigation and trial. Still, the statistics would reveal that desired results could not be achieved. As per the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau of Crime in India in the year 2017, total 32,559 cases of rape were registered in India.
2. The delay in such matters has, in recent times, created agitation, anxiety and unrest in the minds of the people. The Nirbhaya case is not an isolated case where it has taken so long to re
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