RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN A RAPE CASE

Authors: JIPSON JOSEPH, Student of CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore

Best Citation – JIPSON JOSEPH, RIGHTS OF THE ACCUSED IN A RAPE CASE, Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), 3 (1) of 2023, Pg. 339-347, ISSN – 2583-2344.

Abstract

Rape is a man’s physical interference into the most sacred space of a woman without her permission. Rapist should be given maximum of punishment. The dignity of the woman needs to be protected by the society. But at the same time, there is an alarming increase in the number of false allegations of rape in the post 2013 society. Some women falsely accuse men of rape due to some other reasons. The accused men, as a result, lose their reputation, dignity, and peaceful life, which should be a matter of serious concern for the entire society. Some women utilise the measures provided for their protection to revenge their enemies. Until the final verdict, the accusation is in a shadow of doubt. Rape being considered as one of the most heinous crimes, the accusation and the then exposition of the identity of the accused itself is the most severe punishment than the real conviction at a later point of time. As the fake rape cases are increasing day-by-day there is the need to address its consequences and also the importance of protecting the rights of the accused until the final verdict in a rape case.