SC: Names, identities of victims of rape and sexual assault not to be revealed 

The SC directed that names and identities of victims of rape and sexual assault should not be disclosed or revealed, as it is“unfortunate” that the victims are treated as “untouchables” in society

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The Supreme Court Tuesday, December 12, directed that names and identities of victims of rape and sexual assault should not be disclosed or revealed

A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur directed the print and electronic media not to reveal identity of victims of rape and sexual assault “even in a remote manner”.

The apex court said FIRs in cases of rape and sexual assault, including those against minors, should not be put in public domain by police.

The top court said it is “unfortunate” that rape victims are treated as “untouchables” in society

The SC order comes after many rape victims identity was made public like Asifa the deceased minor victim of Kathua rape case

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