Headline
The Supreme Court of India praised the ban on two-finger test by Meghalaya Government, upholds conviction in rape case.
Summary
The Supreme Court of India recognised Meghalaya Government compliance with its previous orders banning the ‘Two-Finger Test’ on rape survivors. The Court also upheld the conviction in a rape and POCSO case, stressing on the significance of compassionate care for survivors.
Key Facts
- Case Name: Sunshine Kharpan v. The State of Meghalaya
- Name of Judges: Justice JB Pardiwala and Justice Sanjay Karol.
- Meghalaya issued a circular prohibiting the two-finger test in response to Supreme Court directives.
- The State stressed the disciplinary action for any doctor who is violating this ban.
Legal Insights
The Supreme Court of India repeated that the two-finger test is banned, aligning with the ‘State of Jharkhand v. Shailendra Kumar Rai’ (2022) ruling, and warned of punishments for doctors doing such tests.
Impact
This decision of the Supreme Court of India strengthens the ban on invasive and unscientific practices in sexual assault cases, encouraging better care for survivors.
Why it Matters
It protects the dignity of survivors of rape, by making sure that they get respectful and sensitive medical care while holding medical personnel accountable for misconduct.
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