The identity of a Rape victim & Family cannot be revealed
The Identity of the lady doctor who was also a Rape victim of the RG Kar Hospital of Kolkata was revealed by fellow doctors, youtuber and others violated the rule of law crafted in section 72 of BNS-2023, the directions of the competent authorities and the guidelines of the Apex Court given in the Plethora of cases including Ms. X Vs State of Jharkhand, WP (C) 1352 of 2019, Nipun Saxena Vs UOI, 2019 etc.
The Law provision for Imprisonment may extent up to two years and fine but there is rampant violation of this provision and guidelines of the apex court and the government did nothing to curve the save.
The Apex Court Observed that A victim of rape will face hostile discrimination and social ostracisation in society. Such victim will find it difficult to get a job, will find it difficult to get married and will also find it difficult to get integrated in society like a normal human being.
No person can print or publish in print, electronic, social media, etc. the name of the victim or even in a remote manner disclose any facts which can lead to the victim being identified and which should make her identity known to the public at large.”