Rape and Sexual Assault Victims’ Names, Identities Not to Be Disclosed: Supreme Court
A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur directed the print and electronic media not to reveal identity of victims of rape and sexual assault "even in a remote manner".
New Delhi, December 11: The Supreme Court Tuesday directed that names and identities of victims of rape and sexual assault should not be disclosed or revealed. A bench headed by Justice Madan B Lokur directed the print and electronic media not to reveal identity of victims of rape and sexual assault "even in a remote manner".
The apex court said FIRs in cases of rape and sexual assault, including those against minors, should not be put in public domain by police. Rewari Rape Case: Supreme Court Slams Media for Revealing Rape Victim's Identity.
The top court said it is "unfortunate" that rape victims are treated as "untouchables" in society.