The rape and homicide of a junior physician in Kolkata has reignited debates about sexual violence in opposition to ladies.
The rape and homicide of a medical intern at a hospital has sparked widespread outrage throughout India and reignited debates about sexual violence in opposition to ladies.
The 31-year-old man was attacked this month whereas he was resting after ending a 36-hour shift at a state-run hospital in West Bengal.
Protests demanding justice and safety have been occurring for days. And now political rivalries are additionally taking part in a task within the unrest.
The scenario highlights circumstances of gender-based violence, punishment and undermining of the safety of girls.
Now that India’s Supreme Courtroom is concerned, will the brand new measures be sufficient to finish the outrage?
Is it doable to adequately deal with underlying social issues by laws?
Presenter:
James Bays
Friends:
Ranjana Kumari – Director of the Centre for Social Analysis
Jhuma Sen – Advocate on the Calcutta Excessive Courtroom
Amrita Dutta – Nationwide Editor at Scroll.in
