rape cases
Supreme Court to Create Guidelines Preventing Insensitive Judicial Orders in Sexual Assault Cases
Dec 08, 2025 07:30 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over insensitive judicial orders in rape and sexual assault cases, announcing plans to develop comprehensive guidelines for courts nationwide. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that such controversial comments create a "chilling effect" on survivors, potentially pressuring them to withdraw cases. This initiative follows a controversial Allahabad High Court order that downplayed sexual offenses against minors.
NCRB Report: Over 57,000 Crimes Against Scheduled Castes Documented in India for 2023
Oct 01, 2025 03:08 am CST
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India recorded 57,789 crimes against Scheduled Castes in 2023, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number at 15,130 cases. The national crime rate stood at 28.7 per lakh SC population, with simple hurt constituting 31.9% of all cases. While states like Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan showed alarmingly high rates, the overall chargesheet filing rate was 81.2% across the country.