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
NCW takes cognisance of IAF rape victim subjected to two-finger test, writes to Air Chief Marshal
The NCW urged Air Chief Marshal to look into the matter and that IAF doctors be given necessary knowledge about the prevailing guidelines related to the two-finger test.
Sep 30, 2021, 17:04 PM IST
Female IAF officer alleges rape, ‘two-finger test’, admin tries to suppress matter
The woman also alleged she was subjected to 'two-finger test' at the Air Force Hospital to ascertain rape, which was banned by the Supreme Court a few years ago.
Sep 30, 2021, 16:18 PM IST
Two-finger test conducted on Motihari gang-rape victim despite court's ban, says NCW report
A 21-year-old woman, who was allegedly gangraped in Motihari in East Champaran district in Bihar on late Wednesday, was subjected to a two-finger test despite a ban by the Supreme Court, the National Commission for Women allegedly said in its report.
Jun 29, 2016, 18:19 PM IST
