No "Lost Chastity", "Helpless Woman": Top Court Guidelines For Rape Trials

The Supreme Court of India issued guidelines for rape trials to avoid stereotyping and victim-blaming language.

The court emphasized sensitive judicial language to ensure fairness, dignity, and impartiality in trials.

The guidelines state that judges should avoid stereotypical or victim-blaming questions.

The court also said victims should not be forced to interact with the accused.