An activist has filed a petition in the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court seeking a response from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and the state government regarding the implementation of Supreme Court guidelines on discontinuing the two-finger test in cases of sexual assault. The activist has raised concerns about the use of the controversial two-finger test, which has been widely criticized for being intrusive and lacking scientific validity. The Supreme Court had issued guidelines in 2017 directing all states and union territories to discontinue the use of the test in cases of sexual assault. However, the activist claims that MUHS and the state government have not taken adequate steps to implement these guidelines. The petition highlights the importance of respecting the dignity and rights of survivors of sexual assault and calls for the immediate cessation of the two-finger test. The court has issued notices to MUHS and the state government, asking them to respond to the petition. This case has reignited the debate on the use of outdated and harmful practices in forensic examinations of sexual assault survivors. Stay tuned for updates on this important legal battle.
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Activist seeks government response on discontinuing two-finger test: HC petition challenges MUHS in Nagpur.
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