rape incidents

Stop using the language of rapists: DCW chief Swati Maliwal cautions Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot about his use of words

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that after the law to hang the rape accused came into force, the incidents of murder after rape have increased across the country, adding "after the Nirbhaya case, the demand to hang the accused gained momentum and after that, the law came into force. Since then, there has been an increase in the cases of murder of women after rape."

Aug 08, 2022, 07:04 AM IST

DCW chief asks Delhi LG to fast track two rape cases, ensure death penalty for accused

A 12-year-old girl was raped and assaulted in August and is still hospitalized in AIIMS. The 90-year-old woman, raped on September 7, was also subjected to vicious beatings and gruesome rape by a 37-year-old man, said the DCW chief.

Sep 09, 2020, 18:10 PM IST

Produce five kids to keep Hindutva intact: BJP MLA Surendra Singh

Ballia BJP MLA also advocated that Hindus must increase their population in India

Jul 26, 2018, 06:54 AM IST

Dia Mirza expresses concern over child rapes in the country

Dia is the brand ambassador of 'Save the Children' initiative in Mumbai. 

Jul 04, 2018, 18:10 PM IST

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

Scottish national arrested for allegedly raping Facebook friend

The Delhi Police has arrested a Scottish national in Defence Colony on charges of raping a woman, reports claimed on Sunday.

Feb 14, 2016, 14:06 PM IST

Rape victim in Bihar seeks president's permission for mercy killing

 A rape victim in Bihar has asked President Pranab Mukherjee for permission for mercy killing, saying she has been denied justice for nearly three months, police said on Saturday.

Jan 09, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Class nine girl abducted, raped by juvenile inside car on Gohana-Delhi road

A 15-year-old girl was allegedly abducted and raped inside a car by a juvenile on Gohana-Delhi road while she was on her way to tuition class, police said on Saturday. A rape case has been registered against the 17-year-old youth, police said here.

Jan 09, 2016, 19:01 PM IST

Video clip about gang-rape in UP goes viral

A video clip has gone viral here showing gangrape of a married woman who had gone missing over a month back, prompting police to file a case.

Jan 06, 2016, 18:33 PM IST

Delhi gang-rape case: Juvenile convict set to walk free; Nirbhaya's parents feel let down, say 'justice denied'

The Delhi High Court on Friday ruled that the December 16, 2012 gang-rape "juvenile" convict, slated to be released from an observation home on December 20, cannot be kept back, leading to dismay among various sections of society with the victim's downcast family ruing that "crime has won".

Dec 18, 2015, 23:58 PM IST

Rapist blames 4-year-old girl for rape, says 'she approached me'

At a time when a juvenile has been set free in the infamous rape case in Delhi, a minor is being blamed for getting raped in Hyderabad.

Dec 18, 2015, 17:11 PM IST

Appalling! Millionaire rapist claims 'I accidentally fell and penetrated her'

Ehsan Abdulaziz allegedly forced himself on the 18-year-old on the sofa of his Maida Vale flat.

Dec 11, 2015, 00:11 AM 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

Danish gang-rape case: Court records police official's statement

 A Delhi court on Thursday recorded the testimony of a woman police officer who was informed by a 52-year-old Danish woman that she was gangraped by nine persons here last year.

Sep 24, 2015, 20:07 PM IST

No corroboration needed if rape victim's statement reliable: Bombay HC

 The Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction of a 23-year-old man for raping a minor girl while observing that if the statement of a rape victim is trustworthy and reliable, further corroboration is not needed.

Sep 18, 2015, 15:00 PM IST