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Can't take law into their own hands: Maneka Gandhi slams Telangana Police

The four accused were in judicial custody and lodged in high-security cells at Cherlapally Central Jail in Hyderabad.

NHRC calls Hyderabad encounter 'matter of concern', orders inquiry

The apex human rights body said the encounter early morning on Friday is a matter of concern

Hyderabad encounter: Hashtags trend, polarised posts flood social media

Hashtags like #justiceforDisha, #encounter, and #Hyderabadhorror started trending on Twitter from early on Friday

Nirbhaya's parents welcome Hyderabad encounter, Tharoor advocates caution

Nirbhaya's father welcomed the encounter and said the family's wait for justice ended early

Four accused in rape-murder of Telangana vet shot dead by police

The four men were being taken to the crime scene for investigation when they tried to break free at around 3.30 am: Reports

Even Lord Ram can't ensure 100% crime-free society: UP minister on Unnao

The minister, however, sought to assure that the culprit will not go scot free

Rape victim set ablaze by five men in UP's Unnao, condition critical

The woman was allegedly raped in March and the accused had later been granted bail, police said

Public lynching, death, castration: MPs demand swift penalty for rapists

MPs seek swift death penalty for rape convicts; Condemn Hyderabad incident

Govt ready to amend law to ensure swift justice for crimes against women

Condemning the crime, Reddy said the Union government is very serious on the issue and is ready for suitable amendments

Delhi court commences trial in 2017 Unnao rape case; statements recorded

The court will continue the examination of other witnesses on Monday

SC upholds death penalty of man accused of raping, murdering girl

A three-judge bench headed by Justice R F Nariman, by a majority of 2:1, upheld the verdicts of the trial court and the Madras High Court to award death penalty to the convict

Doctor arrested for allegedly raping 21-year-old model in Mumbai

Minnesota student accuses China's JD.com CEO Richard Liu of rape

The lawsuit accused Richard Liu and JD.com of a total of six counts of false imprisonment, civil assault and battery, as well as sexual assault or battery

Former Punjab Police SP gets 10-year jail term in rape and corruption cases

In 2016, Salwinder Singh had courted controversy after he claimed he was abducted by Pakistani terrorists who attacked Pathankot Airbase in January that year

Why sharing stories of sexual violence on YouTube may get less attention

More women are sharing their stories of sexual violence on digital platforms.

I was raped at 16: Padma Lakshmi opens up about being silent on her rape

I understand why a woman would wait years to disclose a sexual assault.

Counsel 11-yr-old rape victim in 24 hours, Madras HC tells legal authority

There is an urgent need for psychological counselling, medical intervention, relief and rehabilitation of the victim: HC

Living in denial: How society ignores the sexual abuse of young boys

In 94% of rape cases reported in 2016, victims knew their attacker, according to government data

Who's afraid of the death penalty?

Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi declared last week that her ministry was in favour of amending the POCSO Act to make the rape of minors below 12 years carry the death sentence

Jammu horror: Mentally disturbed girl raped, accused held

The official said the medical examination of the girl was conducted and the report is awaited