Abstract
Original Research Paper_Conviction rates of alleged rape offenders from 2006-2016: A Special reference to false rape charges in NCT Delhi
Highlights
Rape is legally defined under the Section of I.P.C. and the punishment for Rape, Gang rape and rape under custody is defined under S IPC and its subsections [1]
This study was conducted to evaluate the reasons for rising reported rape incidents, trend of Conviction rate of Rape cases over the years and to note the instances wherein a man is falsely accused of rape
Crimes in India (2006-2016) There was an increase in the number of reported rape cases over the decade with 19348 cases in 2006, 24206 in 2011, which almost doubled after 10 years 38946 in 2016. (Table 1, figure 1 and 2) For the rape cases in 2016 (n= 38946), charge sheet was submitted by police in 88% (33628) of cases
Summary
This study was conducted to evaluate the reasons for rising reported rape incidents, trend of Conviction rate of Rape cases over the years and to note the instances wherein a man is falsely accused of rape. The aim of the study was to analyze the Conviction rates of alleged rape offenders from years 2006-2016 and analytically review the Judgements given by Delhi High court in rape case. It reviewed the Delhi High Court judgements with respect to alleged rape offences. Conclusion: The present study shows that the rate of acquittal in alleged rape cases is very high in India; either due to the false allegations of rape charges or lack of evidence to prove it beyond reasonable doubt. We were able to find out ulterior motives of the victims, which led her to falsely accuse a man of a heinous crime such as rape
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