Child Rape Case Study

In a case before the Calcutta High Court , where a teenager boy committed suicide over the matter of his failed relationship and negligence on the part of his parents, the Court is of opinion that, on the verge of adolescence, it is depressing to deal with the failed relationship, where it is normal to expect love, care and support from the parents and family. The victim was beaten up by some goons after he tried to convince the girl to save the relationship, which made him feel scared and hopeless. His parents knew about his failed relationship before the assault happened, and he also informed them about the assault which he faced not only to his parents, but 8-9 more members of his extended family. When he was already suffering from depression

As per 2001 census, about 440 million individuals in India were below 18 years of age and constitutes 42% of total population. A total of 33098 cases of child sex abuse were recorded in India during 2011, when compared to 26694 reported in 2010. For every 155 minutes a child, less than 16 years is raped, for every 13th hour a child under 10 year is sexually abused. At any point of time, it is estimated by the Government that 40% of Indian children are susceptible to threats and like being homeless trafficking, drug abuse, forced labour. In India, every second, a child is being exposed to one or other form of sexual abuse and the child faces critical form of it. The issue of child abuse is still a taboo in India and majority of cases are not brought out, due to fear, denial from the community, social stigma and communication gap between parents and children. It is stated that for one reported case, there would be hundred unreported cases. It is reported that majority of Health care professionals in our country do not have abilities to manage the cases of CSA. There is no proper monitoring of various juvenile institutions, orphanages, schools etc.” The case clearly states that a number of cases go unreported, and even if they are reported, are forced to take

Isha Vs. State, before The High Court of Delhi , a shameful and horrifying fact came up before the Court that a minor child of 9-10 years who had both of the parents divorced and remarried to different persons. She had no idea where her mother lived, used to live with her grandparents before she was taken by his biological father to his house where he used to live with his second wife. The step mother used to beat her up regularly, and the father did not try to prevent and rather beat her up for a trivial issue like losing her chappal. One night she fled to the neighbours and disclosed that her father caused some dirty thing with her ('Usne Mere Saath Zabardasti Galat Kaam Kiya') by removing her salwar, immediately the neighbours called the Police. It was also proven in the medical test, and in the witness given by the doctor who conducted the medical test the fact came out that the poor kid was raped by her own father 4-5 time for a period of 11-12 days prior she informed the neighbours. The Court convicted the father with deterrent punishment and is of opinion that it is really shameful that a father who is suppose to be the protector and support, has caused a lifetime harm to the daughter which will always be a hindrance in her way to enjoy a peaceful and happy life in