Legal changes towards justice for sexual assault victims.
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2010-04
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The crime of rape is a major problem in India, evident from the
reports in the press as well as official statistics. The accused has
often gone free, because the victim did not file a complaint, or
because of poor evidence gathering and well as lacunae in the law.
This paper presents an overview of the laws applicable to sexual
assault cases and amendments in these laws, specifically in terms
of the roles and responsibilities of healthcare providers to bridge
the gap in providing medical evidence to the courts.
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Jagadeesh N. Legal changes towards justice for sexual assault victims. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. 2010 Apr-June; 7(2): 108-112.