The Supreme Court has protected rape survivors from repeated court appearances for cross-examination. Quashing a High Court order, the apex court emphasized that forcing victims to face further questioning years after initial testimony inflicts unjustifiable hardship. Such repeated appearances, especially in sensitive cases, can cause undue distress to victims of heinous crimes.
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SC: Rape survivor shouldn’t be repeatedly called to court
- by The News Vista
- June 1, 2026
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