Privacy | S.184 BNSS Should Be Amended To Mandate Medical Examination Of Adult Rape Victims By Female Practitioners Only: Karnataka

The Karnataka High Court has proposed an amendment to Section 164 of the Indian Penal Code, which governs the medical examination of rape victims. The court suggests mandating that only female doctors conduct these examinations to improve the comfort and dignity of female victims. This proposal aims to address concerns over the current process, which sometimes involves male doctors, potentially causing further trauma. The court’s recommendation underscores the importance of victim sensitivity in legal procedures and seeks to enhance the overall response to sexual assault cases.