Women in our society reluctant to disclose sexual assault to avoid social stigma: Calcutta High Court

The Court also noted that there may be numerous reasons for the rupture of the hymen of a lady and that it does not conclusively prove rape. However, it ultimately upheld the rape conviction in this case.
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The Calcutta High Court recently observed that women in our society are reluctant to disclose sexual assault publicly due to the fear of facing social stigma in future [Raja Ruidas v State]

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