10 Rape Cases Still Demanding Justice in India

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18/08/2024 By James

10. The 2012 Delhi Gang Rape Case

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In December 2012, a 23-year-old woman was gang-raped on a bus in Delhi, leading to her death. This case sparked nationwide protests and reforms in rape laws.

9. The 2013 Shakti Mills Case

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A 22-year-old photojournalist was gang-raped in Mumbai's Shakti Mills compound. The case led to the first death sentences under the new rape laws, but the sentences were later commuted. 

8. The 2019 Hathras Case

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In September 2020, a 19-year-old Dalit woman was gang-raped in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. She died weeks later, igniting outrage and protests across the country. 

7. The 2021 Badaun Gang Rape Case

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In June 2021, two minor girls were found hanging from a tree after being gang-raped in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh. The case highlighted the vulnerability of women and girls in rural India. 

6. The 2015 Ranaghat Nun Rape Case

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On 14 March 2015, a 71-year-old nun was gang raped in Ranaghat, West Bengal, by intruders at the Convent of Jesus and Mary. The six intruders were recorded on CCTV during their crime. 

5. The 2020 Unnao Case

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In 2017, a young woman was raped by a politician in Unnao. Despite her brave fight for justice, she faced numerous obstacles, including threats and attempts on her life. 

4. The 2021 Gang Rape in Bhopal

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In 2021, a 19-year-old girl was gang-raped in Bhopal. The case highlighted the ongoing issues of safety for women in public spaces. 

3. The 2022 Mumbai Case

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A 20-year-old woman was raped by multiple men in Mumbai. The case remains unresolved, with the accused still at large, raising concerns about police inaction. 

2. The Kopardi Rape Case

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A 15-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered in Kopardi, Maharashtra, sparking outrage across the state. The case led to the enactment of the Shakti Criminal Laws (Maharashtra Amendment) Act, 2020. 

1.The 2024 Kolkata Rape Case

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The recent rape and murder of Dr. Moumita Debnath at RG Kar Medical College has triggered widespread protests among doctors, demanding justice and safety for medical staff.