To name the rape survivor or not? How IPC's Section 228A is often misread

Often overlooked, Section 228A of the IPC provides for the anonymity of the rape victim, however, it also presents clauses for situations where a victim can be named

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Last Updated : Sep 10 2018 | 7:37 AM IST

Does a rape survivor have the right to stand up and be counted, say her own name, take ownership of her past and show her face to the world? And expect that gesture to be reciprocated by the others? I

First Published: Sep 10 2018 | 7:37 AM IST

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To name the rape survivor or not? How IPC's Section 228A is often misread

Often overlooked, Section 228A of the IPC provides for the anonymity of the rape victim, however, it also presents clauses for situations where a victim can be named

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