THE ROLE OF LAW OF EVIDENCE IN PROVING SEXUAL OFFENCE CASES IN THE COURT OF LAW: AN ANALYSIS

AUTHOR: J GOWRI, STUDENT AT SYMBIOSIS LAW SCHOOL, HYDERABAD

BEST CITATION – J GOWRI, THE ROLE OF LAW OF EVIDENCE IN PROVING SEXUAL OFFENCE CASES IN THE COURT OF LAW: AN ANALYSIS, ILE LEX SPECULUM (ILE LS), 1 (1) OF 2023, PG. 192-198, APIS – 3920 – 0036 | ISBN – 978-81-964391-3-2.

Abstract

The issue of sexual offenses is a prevalent concern in India, with an increasing number of cases being reported each year. Due to the numerous legal, social, and cultural considerations that must be taken into account, proving such matters in a court of law is complex. This paper will look at the obstacles prosecutors experience in proving sexual crime cases as well as the difficulties victims have in getting justice in India. The research draws on a combination of legal and social science literature, as well as a case study of recent sexual offense cases in India. The analysis highlights several key challenges, including inadequate legal frameworks, victim blaming, lack of forensic evidence, and societal attitudes towards sexual offenses. This paper concludes by outlining potential solutions to these issues, such as amendments in existing legislations , enhanced victim assistance programmes, and public awareness efforts to combat prevailing perceptions of sexual offences.

Keywords: evidence, sexual offences, justice, rule of law, victim assistance, rape.