rape crimes

Appalling! 8-year-old rape victim given Rs 2 by accused to keep mum

In a bizarre case of savagery, an eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and lured with Rs 2 to keep her mouth shut in Uttar Pradesh's Meerganj area.

Feb 18, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

Uber cab rapist reminded victim of Dec 16 gang-rape: Court

The victim of the Uber cab rape case was reminded of the horrific December 16, 2012 gangrape incident after the driver of the US-based service provider had threatened to insert an iron rod in her body and also tried to strangulate her while committing the act, a Delhi court said.

Oct 23, 2015, 20:29 PM IST

Azam Khan holds 'mobile phones' responsible for rapes

In yet another crude remark over rape incidents, senior Samajwadi Party leader on Friday said that rape incidents occur due to mobile phones.

Oct 23, 2015, 17:26 PM IST

Despite 9 fast track courts, trial pending in 93% rape cases

 Despite there being fast track courts to deal with rape cases, trial of more than 93 per cent of them are pending for the last three years.

Oct 21, 2015, 22:51 PM IST

Juveniles too must get death for rape: Kejriwal

Juveniles who are 15 years old too must get death penalty if they commit rape, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday.

Oct 20, 2015, 02:49 AM IST