Activist petitions HC for Maharashtra state response on discontinuing two-finger test as per SC guidelines.

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 implementation of Supreme Court guidelines on discontinuing the two-finger test for sexual assault survivors. The petitioner highlighted the importance of adhering to the apex court’s directives to protect the dignity and rights of survivors. The two-finger test, deemed as archaic and violative of human rights by experts, has been a controversial practice in India for assessing sexual assault cases. The petitioner urged MUHS and the government to provide information on the steps taken to stop the use of this intrusive and unreliable test. The court issued notices to MUHS and the government, seeking their replies within a stipulated time frame. This development comes amidst efforts to reform the criminal justice system in India to be more survivor-centric and sensitive. The activist’s plea underscores the need for healthcare providers and law enforcement agencies to adopt modern, victim-friendly methods for collecting evidence in cases of sexual violence. Stay updated on this issue as it unfolds in the legal domain to ensure justice and protection for survivors of sexual assault.

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