Activist petitions HC for response on discontinuing two-finger test as per SC guidelines, awaiting MUHS and govt reply.

An activist has approached the Nagpur bench of the Bombay High Court seeking a response from Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) and the state government regarding the Supreme Court’s guidelines on discontinuing the two-finger test. The two-finger test, which is used to determine the elasticity of the vagina in cases of sexual assault, has been widely criticized for being invasive and medically unnecessary. The activist has urged MUHS and the government to comply with the Supreme Court’s directives and stop the use of this outdated and insensitive practice. The petition highlights the importance of respecting the dignity and privacy of survivors of sexual assault and calls for the implementation of alternative methods for assessing sexual violence. The court has issued notices to MUHS and the government, directing them to respond to the petition and explain their stance on the matter. This development comes in the wake of increasing awareness about the need to reform the way sexual assault cases are handled in India. It is hoped that this legal intervention will lead to meaningful changes in the way survivors are treated and ensure that their rights are protected.

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