Two Finger Test

Syllabus has changed, but how will future docs learn sensitivity towards rape survivors?

It has to do with attitudes: it doesn’t help that forensics classes on rape are roughly only 20 minutes long

The missing Aam Aurat in AAP: Two-finger rape test diktat shows AAP's gender problem

Fools rush in where experts fear to tread. The AAP government in Delhi seems hell-bent on proving to the world, at large, that it is indeed a party where the aam aurat is missing.

After facing flak, AAP govt says it will 'clarify' two finger rape test for hospitals

Despite the committee's justifications the guidelines it has issued run completely against the Union Health Ministry's guidelines, which are specific on the fact that the test is not scientific and shall not be performed.

CIC slams Delhi govt, asks if they have done away with 2-finger test in rape cases

The Central Information Commission has asked Delhi government to suo moto make public whether the controversial two-finger test to determine rape has been banned in the national capital.

'Crude, degrading' finger-test forced on Mumbai gangrape victim by cops

A 19-year-old telephone operator who was allegedly gangraped at Shakti Mills on July 31 was subjected to the archaic "two-finger test", despite the same having had a Government Resolution (GR) issued against it by the state government

Finally: Maharashtra does away with finger tests on rape victims

In a welcome move, the Maharashtra government has in a resolution prohibited doctors from conducting the archaic finger test on rape victims.

Two finger test on rape victims: SC asks Centre to explain stand

The Supreme Court today asked the Centre to respond to a plea seeking to examine the "two finger test" conducted on rape complainants on the ground that it was "ex-facie" against the dignity of the victims.

No safety for women in Delhi, says Supreme Court

The observation came as the court issued notice to the central government, the National Commission for Women and the Delhi government's State Transport Authority on a public suit questioning the validity of the two finger test conducted on rape victims.