An activist in Nagpur has approached the High Court seeking a response from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and the state government on the Supreme Court guidelines regarding discontinuing the two-finger test. The activist has raised concerns about the practice of the two-finger test being conducted on sexual assault survivors, which has been deemed as violative of the survivor’s right to privacy and dignity. The petition highlights the need for strict adherence to the Supreme Court guidelines and the implementation of alternative medical procedures for assessing sexual assault survivors. The court has directed MUHS and the state government to respond to the petition and provide details on the steps taken to comply with the SC guidelines. This move comes in the wake of increasing awareness about the importance of respecting the rights and dignity of survivors of sexual assault. The petition underscores the need for sensitivity and adherence to established legal guidelines in such matters. Stay tuned for further updates on this important issue.

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Activist petitions HC for response from MUHS on discontinuing two-finger test, seeks adherence to SC guidelines.
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