The Rape Laws In India: With Special Reference To The Presumption In Favour Of The Victim Under The Evidence Act
Bhumika Urs, Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad
ABSTRACT
Rape is the worst form of the heinous crime that could be committed against any person, and more often than not it emanates from the perversity of the mind, in the particular the sadistic nature of the person, if not the lust. The person against whom such crime is committed, for such person the act per se become life-threatening, and modesty and sanctity being outraged as the consequences that ensue, apart the humiliation and the fear that woman faces. It could be termed as the assault that is committed on the woman, and more often than not is committed against the adolescents and the young. But, nevertheless since the societal conscience is shaken, therefore it is the State that punishes the perpetrator.
Rape laws form a vital part to achieve the goal of striving for the protection of women against various acts of sexual violence. Under this paper, the laws that are in force on the subject of the rape, the various punishment and nuances thereunder has been dealt. The special reference and analysis has been made on the presumption of no consent in the favour of the person against whom such crime has been committed.
