Sexual Violence The Gloomy Issue

Abstract

Sexual Violence ( is rampant in India. According to the National Crime Record Bureau (annual report of 2021, 31677 rape cases were registered all over India. It has a deep impact on both the mental and physical health of individuals. It’s vital to comprehend that perpetrators are responsible for sexual violence, not victims. Perpetrators feel that they are entitled and can use their power to commit acts of sexual violence. Alcohol and drugs are frequently used to incapacitate and take advantage of victims. Victims have to face problems like unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and psychological and emotional disorders. Section 354 of the IPC criminalises any person who assaults à wom an. This act is punishable by imprisonment of 2 years or a fine or both. According to Section 375 IPC, the punishment for rape is rigorous imprisonment of 7 years and a fine. Punishment for gang rape is rigorous imprisonment for 20 years, imprisonment for life or death sentence.SV is s o deeply rooted in India that tremendous efforts have to be put together at each level to change the current scenario. SV is preventable and can be achieved by the combined endeavour of teachers, parents, social media, role models, and politicians.