7 yr after Nirbhaya, rape conviction rate low at 32%

What is perhaps more worrisome is that while the conviction rate in rape cases has increased marginally in recent years, the chargesheeting rate has gone down -- which means cases are not going to......

Why people celebrated Hyderabad encounter

Government data shows getting justice is a long-drawn-out process for rape victims. IMAGE: People celebrate after four accused in the Hyderabad veterinarian rape and murder case were killed in an......

Bitti Mohanty taken to Jaipur despite HC stay

In a controversial move, rape convict Bitti Mohanty has been sent to Jaipur by Kerala police, despite the Kerala high court staying his transfer till December 10. Mohanty was arrested from Kannur......

Police allowed to conduct DNA test on Bitti Mohanty

The Kerala high court on Friday upheld a lower court order allowing police to conduct a DNA test on Alwar rape convict Bitti Mohanty, who jumped parole and was arrested after five years from Kannur......