State of Rajasthan vs Ram Karan and others — Bhanwari Devi gang-rape case

Updates

1. News17 Mar 2017

   Bhanwari Devi: The rape that led to India's sexual harassment law

   Twenty-five years after she was gang-raped, Bhanwari Devi is still fighting for justice.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A woman was allegedly gang-raped and continues to seek justice in court.

   Who:

   Bhanwari Devi is the victim and Ram Karan and others are the accused.

   When:

   Reported on 17 Mar 2017.

   Where:

   Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The report highlights that this specific case prompted the creation of laws against sexual harassment in India.

   What it means:

   The case remains active as the victim continues her long struggle for a legal resolution.

   BBC News India
2. News18 Mar 2013

   Bhanwari Devi's ongoing pursuit of justice

   Twenty-one years after the 1992 gang-rape incident, reports document Bhanwari Devi's continued struggle for justice following the acquittal of the accused in 1995.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A woman is still seeking justice for a gang-rape incident.

   Who:

   Bhanwari Devi is the victim, while the accused were cleared of the crime by the court.

   When:

   Reported on 18 Mar 2013.

   Where:

   Rajasthan.

   Why:

   The accused were acquitted, meaning they were found not guilty, in the original trial.

   What it means:

   The case remains a long effort by the victim to find justice after the initial court result.

   The Hindu