Women’s rights activist Krishna Mira Roy gives valuable suggestions on what to do in case of a rape
• If at the police station, the cops refuse to take down your complaint, or don’t take you seriously, your best recourse is to go to a higher police authority, like the deputy commissioner (DC) or the deputy commissioner, Detective Department (DC, DD). If there is no help forthcoming, approach someone even more senior in the hierarchy, like the police commissioner.
Alternately, you can go to a court, armed with Section 156 (Clause 3), which enables you to approach the magistrate with your complaint. Once the court instructs the police station, it has to follow the order.
• It is best to approach the police with some evidence. In cases of rape, one should keep all the garments unwashed to carry as vital proof. Ideally, the victim should not wash herself before going to the police. In case that isn’t feasible, a close relative can approach the police station, ideally within 24 hours.
• After a complaint has been lodged, you need to fight the case in court. You can avail of free legal aid granted by the District Legal Aid Service Authority in the district courts of your area, as it wields a lot of power. You can appeal to the secretary, chairperson or the district judge for legal support.
• It is best to approach the police with some evidence. In cases of rape, one should keep all the garments unwashed to carry as vital proof. Ideally, the victim should not wash herself before going to the police. In case that isn’t feasible, a close relative can approach the police station, ideally within 24 hours.
• After a complaint has been lodged, you need to fight the case in court. You can avail of free legal aid granted by the District Legal Aid Service Authority in the district courts of your area, as it wields a lot of power. You can appeal to the secretary, chairperson or the district judge for legal support.
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