An activist has approached the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court seeking a response from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and the state government regarding the implementation of Supreme Court guidelines on discontinuing the two-finger test. The two-finger test, a controversial practice used to determine if a rape victim is habituated to sexual intercourse, has been criticized for being invasive and lacking scientific validity. The activist has raised concerns about the continued use of this test despite the Supreme Court’s directives to discontinue it. The petition highlights the need for proper training of medical professionals in conducting forensic examinations of sexual assault survivors in a sensitive and non-invasive manner. The court has issued notices to MUHS and the state government, seeking their response on the matter. This development comes in the backdrop of increasing awareness and advocacy around the issue of sexual violence in India, with calls for better implementation of laws and guidelines to protect survivors and ensure justice. Stay tuned for updates on this important legal matter as it unfolds in the Bombay High Court.

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