Court urges Centre to amend BNSS to ensure medical exam of rape victims is by female doctor: Karnataka High Court
In a recent landmark decision, the court has addressed crucial issues regarding the medical examination of victims of sexual assault under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS). The ruling highlights significant lapses in the existing legal provisions and mandates important reforms to ensure a more victim-centric approach in the criminal justice system. Key Highlights of the Order: 1. Victim-Centric Procedures: The court emphasized that the criminal justice system must…
