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SC bars media from revealing identities of victims of rape
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- The Supreme Court Tuesday directed that names and identities of victims of rape and sexual assault should not be disclosed or revealed.
- A bench of SC 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.
- The top court said it is “unfortunate” that rape victims are treated as “untouchables” in society.
Source
The Hindu