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MUKESH V. STATE OF NCT DELHI (NIRBHAYA GANG RAPE CASE)

The Nirbhaya gang rape case, also known as the Delhi gang rape, was a highly notorious incident that occurred in December 2012 in Delhi, India. The case received international attention and sparked widespread outrage and protests, bringing the issue of women’s safety and sexual violence to the forefront of public discourse in India.

Summary of the Case:
On the night of December 16, 2012, a 23-year-old female physiotherapy intern, referred to as “Nirbhaya” (meaning fearless), was brutally gang-raped by six men on a moving bus in Delhi. The perpetrators also assaulted her male friend who was accompanying her. After the heinous assault, both victims were thrown off the bus, injured and unconscious.

The victim was taken to a hospital in Delhi but succumbed to her injuries on December 29, 2012, leading to her death and intensifying the public anger and protests. The incident triggered nationwide demonstrations, demanding justice for Nirbhaya and seeking stricter laws and better measures to prevent sexual violence against women in India.

Legal Proceedings:
The accused were arrested shortly after the incident, and the case went to trial. The trial took place in a fast-track court in Delhi to expedite justice. The case proceedings were conducted in-camera to protect the identity of the victim. The accused faced charges including rape, murder, and other related offenses.

On September 10, 2013, the fast-track court found all six accused guilty and sentenced them to death. One of the accused, who was a juvenile at the time of the crime, was sent to a juvenile correctional facility for three years as per the Juvenile Justice Act.

Appeals and Execution:
The convicts appealed the death sentence in the High Court and the Supreme Court of India. The appeals were heard and dismissed by the higher courts, upholding the death penalty. After exhausting all legal options, four of the convicts were hanged in Tihar Jail, Delhi, on different dates in March 2020. The juvenile convict was released from the correctional facility after completing his sentence.

Impact and Legacy:
The Nirbhaya gang rape case had a profound impact on Indian society and the legal system. It triggered nationwide discussions about women’s safety, gender equality, and the need for better measures to prevent sexual violence. The incident also led to significant amendments in the criminal laws related to sexual offenses in India.

In 2013, the Indian government passed the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013, which brought several changes to the existing laws, including stricter punishment for rape and other sexual offenses. It also introduced new offenses like acid attacks and stalking, and made amendments to the Juvenile Justice Act to try certain juvenile offenders as adults in heinous crimes.

Despite the changes in laws, sexual violence against women remains a significant problem in India, and the Nirbhaya case continues to serve as a stark reminder of the need for continued efforts to address this issue comprehensively. It also highlights the importance of building a safer and more inclusive society that respects and protects the rights of women and vulnerable individuals.

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