Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that forcing a woman to undergo a virginity test is unconstitutional. The Court stated it violates her right to dignity and personal liberty under Article 21.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has awarded ₹5 lakh compensation to a rape victim who was subjected to the controversial two-finger test, expressing strong disapproval of the violation of the victim’s rights. The Court also emphasized the violation of guidelines and protocols, directed an inquiry against the doctors involved, and set a landmark precedent in upholding the dignity and rights of rape survivors.
