This is a landmark judgment in the rape law reforms which directed for a victim friendly environment in the trial procedures of rape cases and provided the responsibilities of the police and the judiciary in handling the cases. The case was the result of lack of assistance rendered to the victims of sexual violence upon the submission of an NGO. The court directed for a mandatory in-camera proceedings in the trial of all rape cases. The case also highlighted the necessity of treating the victim with sensitivity and dignity. The judgment has significantly contributed to fighting against sexual offences in India.
| Citation | Writ Petition (crl.) 33 of 1997 |
| Name of the Court which decided the case | Supreme Court of India |
| Bench | Rajendra Babu Cj & G.P. Mathur |
| Legislations | Constitution of India,1950Indian Penal Code,1860 |