An activist has filed a petition in the Nagpur High Court seeking a response from the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and the state government regarding the Supreme Court’s guidelines on discontinuing the two-finger test for sexual assault cases. The activist has raised concerns about the use of the two-finger test, which involves inserting fingers into a rape victim’s vagina to determine her sexual history and virginity, calling it invasive and violative of the victim’s rights. The Supreme Court had issued guidelines in 2013 directing all states to stop the use of the two-finger test in cases of sexual assault, as it is considered unscientific, insensitive, and violative of the victim’s right to privacy. The activist’s petition highlights the need for MUHS and the state government to comply with the Supreme Court’s guidelines and ensure that proper medical protocols are followed in cases of sexual assault. This petition comes at a time when there is increasing awareness and advocacy around the need to reform the medical examination procedures for sexual assault survivors in India. It remains to be seen how the authorities will respond to the petition and what steps will be taken to address the concerns raised by the activist.
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