Rajan Salvi
24 November 2008 at 10:30
STIGMA OF RAPE
In an appeal against conviction for the offence punishable u/s 376(2)(f) , I have taken some novel grounds . The Appellant is convicted for 10 years R.I. and all evidence points towards his guilt. I would be very much indebted if the esteemed Advocate members/law students express their LEGAL OPINIONS [preferably supported by citations. General discussion please excuse ]. Boldly I have taken the grounds, but I do not know if I am right or wrong. Please comment and help out. [ I am convinced that there are absolutely no grounds for defence ]
[e] In the alternative and without prejudice it is submitted that the Ld Judge ought to have convicted the Appellant / Applicant for offence punishable u/s 376 and 511 of the Indian Penal Code. This would have been right and proper in view of the stigma attached by the society to a rape victim. By doing so , the Ld Judge would have prevented further stigmatization of the victim from being branded as a rape victim causing her serious psychological harm. [ as a damage limiting exercise , this would be just]
[f] That a person whose s*xual feelings are aroused by small innocent children ought to be looked at as a person with low self esteem with a deranged mind. [ which is a product of an abused childhood] and while sentencing , psychological counseling of the accused ought to have been ordered so that after completing the sentence , the accused person is let back into the society , not as a pervert but as a normal human being. This is necessary because after sentencing , by coming in contact with criminals there is a likelihood of more serious harm being caused to the accused’s mental health. Life is too precious to be allowed to wither away because of an impulsive incident by an under privileged accused. No soul is unredeemable.
[g] Under section 376(2)(f) :- whoever commits rape on a women when she is under 12 years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 10 years but which may be for life and shall also liable to fine.
Definition of rape u/s 375 , first explanation ‘ penetration is sufficient to constitute the s*xual intercourse necessary for the offence of rape.’ Various High Courts have consistently taken the view that even slightest penetration is sufficient to make out an offence of rape. In Madam Gopal Kakkar v/s Naval Dubey , the Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that ‘ even partial penetration in the labia Majora or the vulva or pudenda which in the legal sense is sufficient to constitute the offence of rape’.
It is respectfully submitted that construing strictly the word ‘penetration’ in section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, it strictly denotes that considering the female anatomy, it is only the hymen and no other part of the female anatomy which can be penetrated. Hence the offence u/s 376 ought to be considered established only when the hymen is penetrated and the male organ enters the v**gina. Superficial attempt to penetrate the v**gina would amount to outraging the modesty / knowing the women carnally and would fall short of rape. Such an interpretation is in the interest of child victims so that no stigma is annexed to them through out their life.
[ while arguing orally I will say ‘maximum sentence may be imposed but stigma should not be there on the child victim. Coming from the appellant side I know it is strange , but then this topic needs discussion.
Member (Account Deleted)
23 November 2008 at 10:15
My client has been wrongfully made a party to a dishonoured cheque issued by someone and my client has been served a summon notice u/s 68 of the Code of Criminal Procedure. Now my client wants to teach a lesson to the notice serving party for mental harassment and for monetary compensation for advocate's fee etc. What could be the best way to fight against the opposite party ?
Indranil Sarkar
22 November 2008 at 15:41
How to proceed after having a 498A,criminal proceedings.Help me in stopping interim Maintainence to wife!!
advocate satya
22 November 2008 at 13:30
hi
can anyone be declared proclaimed offender if he is charged with sec 420, for any economical offence of petty amount?
allurisivajiraju
20 November 2008 at 07:48
Respected Seniors,
Old age parents ready to file a petition u/s 125 of Cr.P.C. by praying maintenance against their daughters since they are having no sons.
In this aspect i require some decisions infavour of the old age parents against their daughters.
Thanking You Sir.
advocate satya
19 November 2008 at 14:06
sir
if someone is residing in a property and no agreement for tenant landlord is made and no rent receipt is there and the person is not vacating the house can house tresspassing will be registered against him
? or the landlord should file eviction petition in rent tribunal? what is the best way out and any judgement in relevance to this?
many thanks.
DEFENSE ADVOCATE.-firmaction@g
18 November 2008 at 19:19
A party obtains judgment in its with the help of fabricated and false documents, evidence.
How to initiate the action under the section 340 of the Cr PC and what further remedy if the Court does not act.
S.B.adil rahman
13 November 2008 at 22:18
What is the law of curfew in India? Ubder which provision of law curfew is imposed? What is the prosecuting section of law and penalty for violation of curfew in India? Can Police cause death by firing for violating curfew?
K.C.Suresh
13 November 2008 at 16:31
Whether video recording is primary or secondary evidence? What are the conditions for accepting the same as legal evidence? Citations if any?
advocate satya
13 November 2008 at 13:38
sir
in any case if police suspects anyone in some case and called to police station for enquiry can the person can go to the police station along with his lawyer and can the enquiry be held in front of the lawyer ?
if the police suspects any one from whom he is enquiring do they have the right to take the person in custody and under which section they are empowered to do so?
stigma on rape victims [ child]
STIGMA OF RAPE
In an appeal against conviction for the offence punishable u/s 376(2)(f) , I have taken some novel grounds . The Appellant is convicted for 10 years R.I. and all evidence points towards his guilt. I would be very much indebted if the esteemed Advocate members/law students express their LEGAL OPINIONS [preferably supported by citations. General discussion please excuse ]. Boldly I have taken the grounds, but I do not know if I am right or wrong. Please comment and help out. [ I am convinced that there are absolutely no grounds for defence ]
[e] In the alternative and without prejudice it is submitted that the Ld Judge ought to have convicted the Appellant / Applicant for offence punishable u/s 376 and 511 of the Indian Penal Code. This would have been right and proper in view of the stigma attached by the society to a rape victim. By doing so , the Ld Judge would have prevented further stigmatization of the victim from being branded as a rape victim causing her serious psychological harm. [ as a damage limiting exercise , this would be just]
[f] That a person whose s*xual feelings are aroused by small innocent children ought to be looked at as a person with low self esteem with a deranged mind. [ which is a product of an abused childhood] and while sentencing , psychological counseling of the accused ought to have been ordered so that after completing the sentence , the accused person is let back into the society , not as a pervert but as a normal human being. This is necessary because after sentencing , by coming in contact with criminals there is a likelihood of more serious harm being caused to the accused’s mental health. Life is too precious to be allowed to wither away because of an impulsive incident by an under privileged accused. No soul is unredeemable.
[g] Under section 376(2)(f) :- whoever commits rape on a women when she is under 12 years of age shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than 10 years but which may be for life and shall also liable to fine.
Definition of rape u/s 375 , first explanation ‘ penetration is sufficient to constitute the s*xual intercourse necessary for the offence of rape.’ Various High Courts have consistently taken the view that even slightest penetration is sufficient to make out an offence of rape. In Madam Gopal Kakkar v/s Naval Dubey , the Hon’ble Supreme Court has held that ‘ even partial penetration in the labia Majora or the vulva or pudenda which in the legal sense is sufficient to constitute the offence of rape’.
It is respectfully submitted that construing strictly the word ‘penetration’ in section 375 of the Indian Penal Code, it strictly denotes that considering the female anatomy, it is only the hymen and no other part of the female anatomy which can be penetrated. Hence the offence u/s 376 ought to be considered established only when the hymen is penetrated and the male organ enters the v**gina. Superficial attempt to penetrate the v**gina would amount to outraging the modesty / knowing the women carnally and would fall short of rape. Such an interpretation is in the interest of child victims so that no stigma is annexed to them through out their life.
[ while arguing orally I will say ‘maximum sentence may be imposed but stigma should not be there on the child victim. Coming from the appellant side I know it is strange , but then this topic needs discussion.