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Neelam Gorhe to visit 1972 rape survivor 'Mathura'

Maharashtra Legislative Council's Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe will visit 'Mathura', the survivor of the landmark 1972 custodial rape case, within a week. Read about the renewed support and the case that changed India's laws.

Haryana Sex Ratio Falls, Hooda Accuses Govt of Denial

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda reveals Haryana's sex ratio has declined to 906, contradicting the Health Minister. He blames misuse of IVF, abortion kits, and government inaction. Read the full analysis.

Tharoor: Criminalise Marital Rape to Protect Women

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor asserts that India must criminalize marital rape to protect women's dignity and ensure equality. He criticizes the current legal exception as a colonial relic.

MP: 16-Year-Old Gang-Raped Over Days in Sidhi

A 16-year-old student in MP's Sidhi was allegedly gang-raped by four over several days. The main accused lured her into a relationship. Police have registered a POCSO case. Read the full report.

Man held for alleged rape of minor relative in Kanpur

A 26-year-old man was apprehended for allegedly raping a minor distant relative in a Kanpur village field. The incident occurred after a wedding in Fatehpur. Police have registered a case and sent the girl for medical examination.

IIT Professor Sentenced to 10 Years for Rape

An IIT Jodhpur associate professor receives 10 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a former student in 2019. The fast-track court convicts him based on forensic and CCTV evidence.

Two Held in Salem for Illegal Fetal Sex Determination

Salem health officials arrested two individuals for conducting illegal sex determination tests on three expectant mothers in Belur. The accused were caught in a raid based on a tip-off. Read the full details.

20-year jail for man who raped 15-year-old in Odisha

A Jajpur court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 20 years imprisonment for raping a minor. The court also imposed a fine and ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor. Read the full details.

Mathura: Rape Law Pioneer Lives in Poverty at 72

Mathura, whose 1972 custodial rape case changed India's sexual assault laws, now lives paralyzed and hungry in a remote Maharashtra village. Her story sparked legal reforms but she remains excluded from digital welfare systems.

Mathura: The survivor who changed India's rape laws

Fifty years after her custodial rape case forced India to rewrite sexual assault laws, Mathura lives in poverty and neglect. Her story reveals the gap between legal reform and ground reality.

13-year-old raped for year by mother's partner in Kanpur

A 13-year-old girl in Kanpur's Jajmau area was repeatedly raped by her mother's live-in partner for over a year. The accused threatened to kill her if she resisted. Police have registered a case and launched a manhunt.

Thane Police Bust International Sex Racket

Kasarwadavali police dismantle international prostitution ring, arrest Thai woman & rescue victims. Investigation reveals expired visas & trafficking concerns. Read full details.

Rasika Dugal's moving visit to Delhi's GB Road area

Actress Rasika Dugal visited Delhi's GB Road red-light area, meeting sex workers and children at Kat-Katha NGO. The experience made her acutely aware of privilege and trafficking issues explored in Delhi Crime Season 3.

Kolkata's Fake Wedding: Queer Celebration of Love

The LaLiT Great Eastern hosted a vibrant Fake Wedding for the queer community, featuring drag performances, mehendi, and celebration despite lack of legal recognition for same-sex marriage in India.

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