rape cases

Bihar Shocker: Teenage Girl Raped, Forced To Consume Poison; Dies In Hospital

The family members of the victim had admitted her to the Sadar hospital in Samastipur from where the doctors referred her to the Patna Medical College and Hospital. 

Aug 29, 2023, 19:37 PM IST

13-year-old girl raped by her classmates in Mumbai school; case registered under POCSO Act

"The girl was sexually assaulted by her two classmates, when their fellow classmates stepped out of the classroom for dance practice. The two accused indulged in the crime by taking advantage of the situation," an official of Matunga police station said.

Dec 02, 2022, 11:19 AM IST

Odisha: 18-year-old girl's 'mutilated' body found; family alleges rape

The 18-year-old girl55 was missing from 23 November after she went outside to get her clothes. However, she did not return after which her family began searching for her.

Nov 27, 2022, 18:44 PM IST

Kerala SHOCKER! 2nd gangrape in a week, BJP slams left government

A 19-year-old Kerala model has been gang-raped by 3 men in Kerala. 4, including a Rajasthani model has been arrested by Kerala Police. 

Nov 19, 2022, 19:34 PM IST

Supreme Court's BIG observation on two-finger test on rape survivors, says 'its patriarchal, unscientific and…’

The Supreme Court bench said the so-called two-finger test has no scientific basis and it re-victimises and re-traumatises the women. "The test is based on an incorrect assumption that a sexually active woman cannot be raped. Nothing can be further from the truth," the bench added.

Oct 31, 2022, 13:19 PM IST

Rajasthan reported highest number of rape cases in 2021

As per the NCRB report, in comparison to 2020, an increase of 19.34 per cent has been recorded in the number of rape cases this year in Rajasthan.

Aug 30, 2022, 18:32 PM IST

Delhi High Court quashes FIR against husband for alleged rape; here's what happened

Delhi: The court was informed that the dispute between the parties has already been amicably settled.

Jun 01, 2022, 21:50 PM IST

Manchester City footballer Benjamin Mendy denies all sexual offences against him

The 27-year-old was accused of attacking five women between October 2020 and August 2021

May 23, 2022, 19:41 PM IST

Rajasthan records maximum rape cases in 2020, crime up by 15% in Jammu and Kashmir

Uttar Pradesh had the worst figures in terms of overall crimes against women with 49,835 such cases being recorded.

Sep 15, 2021, 15:36 PM IST

Rape is becoming a consistent crime: Amyra Dastur

The actress' tweet came in response to a news item that a woman in Madhya Pradesh's Narsinghpur town was found hanging on October 2 after being allegedly gang-raped. 

Oct 03, 2020, 18:06 PM IST

Delay in justice causes anxiety, unrest and rebellion among masses, says Chief Justice S A Bobde

In his notice to the states, the CJI has said that a total of 32,559 rape cases were registered in the country in 2017 and this is highly disturbing.

Dec 18, 2019, 20:13 PM IST

Cases of crimes against women rise in Bihar; Patna records maximum rape, sexual assault cases

According to available data, Patna recorded the highest number of 85 rape cases in Bihar till September 2019. 

Dec 18, 2019, 16:53 PM IST

Complete trial in rape and POCSO cases within 6 months: Centre to high courts

In the wake of Unnao and Hyderabad rape and murder cases that shook the entire nation, the Centre has taken a pathbreaking decision. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has written to all the Chief Justices of all High Courts in the country directing them to complete all cases of rape and those registered under the provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act within six months.

Dec 12, 2019, 14:50 PM IST

Rise in number of rape cases in the country, understand through data

In this video to Zee News, Rise in the number of rape cases in the country, understand through data. Watch this video to know more.

Dec 02, 2019, 20:20 PM IST

Philippine President Duterte blames 'beautiful women' for cases of rape

Rodrigo Duterte has a habit of making highly-controversial remarks but his latest is being considered incredibly vile - even by his own standards.

Sep 01, 2018, 18:05 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi for adopting modern technology for speedy conviction of rapists

"I call upon forensic experts to help the judiciary by using DNA profiling as much as possible so that culprits of brutal rape cases are punished immediately and the victims get justice," Modi said while addressing the 4th convocation ceremony of the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University (GFSU).

Aug 23, 2018, 22:38 PM IST

Is prolonged sexual relationship at par with marriage: SC seeks AG’s advice

The Supreme Court has sought the opinion of the Attorney General of India on whether prolonged sexual relationship should be treated at par with marriage. Seeking the opinion, the top court pointed that it had come across several such cases.

Jul 03, 2018, 00:13 AM IST

Parents, smartphones responsible for increase in rape cases: BJP MLA Surendra Singh

Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh has said that children up to 15 years of age should not be allowed to roam around freely.

May 01, 2018, 18:36 PM IST

Sexual assault of children: SC asks high courts to fast track trial under POCSO Act

SC bench headed by CJI on Monday directed all high courts to ensure that the cases of sexual assault of children to be fast-tracked and decided by special courts. 

May 01, 2018, 16:50 PM IST

Indore rape case: 6-month-old allegedly raped by uncle, family avoided naming accused

Identified as Sunil Bheel (21), the accused was caught on CCTV camera, at around 4.45 am on Friday, carrying the infant on his shoulder.

Apr 21, 2018, 12:01 PM IST