The Karnataka High Court, while denying bail to a man accused of rape, invoked the Manusmriti and Mahatma Gandhi’s words, stressing that where women are respected, divinity thrives, but dishonour renders all deeds meaningless.
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The Supreme Court warned in the Nirbhaya verdict that stricter anti-rape laws alone are insufficient to stop crimes against women. Despite this, the National Crime Records Bureau’s 2023 report shows a rising trend in such crimes, with 4,45,256 cases registered across India in 2022. The need for attitudinal change and practical measures to ensure women’s safety was emphasized.