Activist petitions HC for response on discontinuing two-finger test, seeks MUHS and government reply.

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 use of the two-finger test for sexual assault cases. The activist filed a public interest litigation (PIL) petition, highlighting the need for strict adherence to the SC directives to protect the dignity and rights of sexual assault survivors. The two-finger test, which involves inserting fingers into a woman’s vagina to determine her sexual history, has been widely criticized for being invasive, traumatic, and scientifically unreliable. The SC guidelines explicitly prohibit the use of this test as evidence in sexual assault cases due to its violation of the survivor’s right to privacy and bodily integrity. The activist is calling for MUHS and the state government to provide a detailed response on the steps taken to ensure compliance with the SC directives and to put an end to the practice of the two-finger test. The court has issued notices to MUHS, the state government, and other relevant authorities, directing them to respond to the petition. This move underscores the growing awareness and advocacy for the protection of survivors of sexual violence and the need for legal and medical systems to uphold their rights.

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