Trend of Sex Related Crimes in Varanasi District

Authors

  • Shashank Shekhar Jha
  • Manoj Kumar Pathak

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.17081

Keywords:

Sexual offence, SAFE Kit, Medico-legal examination, NCRB, Criminal force.

Abstract

Introduction: Sexual harassment and sexual assault both rely on dehumanizing the intended victims. Sexual
violence is a significant cause of physical and psychological harm and suffering for women and children.
The Indian Penal Code (IPC) is the crucial criminal code of India.
Material and Method: Consent of the victim and accused was taken prior to examination. In case of minor,
the consent from his/her parents or legal guardian was taken. SAFE (Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence) kit
was used for sample collection from sexual assault victims and accused.
Observation and Result: This study includes cases 160 victims of sexual assault.
Conclusion: The present study, being a pioneer one, is relevant in the context of crime against women of
all age groups in the Eastern U.P., especially of Varanasi district in socio-demographic and medico-legal
paradigms. The government must set up a special unit that recruits officers specifically to deal with sexual
offences, and create easy access to doctors, forensic experts, rape survivors and psychologists.

Author Biographies

  • Shashank Shekhar Jha

    Junior Resident, Department of Forensic Medicine, IMS, BHU, Varanasi (UP)

  • Manoj Kumar Pathak

    Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna (Bihar)

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Published

2021-08-16

How to Cite

Trend of Sex Related Crimes in Varanasi District. (2021). Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 15(4), 2496-2504. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.17081