SC: Rape survivor shouldn’t be repeatedly called to court
The Supreme Court of India ruled that rape survivors should not be subjected to the trauma of repeated court appearances for cross-examination. The court quashed a lower court order that would have forced a survivor to testify again four years after her initial cross-examination.
Why it matters
This ruling aims to protect the dignity and mental well-being of victims of heinous crimes within the judicial process.
SC: Rape survivor shouldn’t be repeatedly called to court | India News - The Times of India
The article reports on a legal ruling regarding victim rights, focusing on judicial procedure.
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