Rape-a Nightmare for Victim, Dilemma for Certifier and a Challenge for Society.

Abstract

Violence against women is a global phenomenon, represented in various forms and magnitude. Rape is also considered as the wicked act of violence against women by every civilized society. This article encompasses three-dimensional approach of the problem. The immediate, delayed and remote physical and mental tauuma sustained by victim, the difficulties and inadequacies in medical examination and certification, deficiencies investigation and laboratory set up and unrealistic and unsympathetic attitude of our society towards the victim are highlighted. Some measures to combat this crime and to lessen the misery of the victim are also suggested.