The Jharkhand High Court directed a complete ban on the two-finger test in all State medical institutions, holding that the practice violates privacy, bodily integrity, and dignity of rape survivors. The Court also issued directions on Zero FIRs, victim rehabilitation, support systems, and assistance for children born from sexual violence.
The Delhi High Court emphasized the legal obligation for public and private hospitals to provide free, comprehensive medical care to sexual assault survivors, including emergency treatment, diagnostics, and psychological counseling. The court established strict directives to ensure immediate access to care, warning of legal consequences for non-compliance.
The Meghalaya government has officially banned the ‘two-finger test,’ a controversial practice used to assess sexual history in survivors of rape. The decision, communicated to the Supreme Court and detailed in a June 27, 2024, circular, aims to ensure respectful and dignified treatment for survivors, with strict penalties for non-compliance.
