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Research Paper | Law | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 2278 - 2284 | India
Violence Against Women: An Analysis of Recent Rape Cases in India
Abstract: Violence against women remains one of the most pressing human rights issues worldwide. In India, rape is a serious crime that has profound physical, psychological, social, and economic consequences for survivors. Despite legal reforms, stricter punishments, and increased public awareness, incidents of sexual violence continue to occur. [National Crime Records Bureau. (2023). Crime in India 2023. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. https://www.ncrb.gov.in] Recent rape cases have sparked nationwide debates regarding women's safety, the effectiveness of law enforcement, judicial delays, and the need for social transformation. [United Nations. (2015). Transforming our world: The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. United Nations. https://sdgs.un.org/2030agenda] This study examines the causes, impact, legal framework, and preventive measures related to rape in India. [UN Women. (2024). Facts and figures: Ending violence against women. https://www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/facts-and-figures] It argues that while stronger laws are necessary, long-term solutions require changes in societal attitudes, gender equality, education, and institutional accountability. [World Health Organization. (2021). Violence against women prevalence estimates, 2018. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240022256]
Keywords: Violence against Women, Rape, India, Women's Safety, Sexual Violence, Criminal Justice, Gender Equality
How to Cite?: Dr. Savita Chaudhary, "Violence Against Women: An Analysis of Recent Rape Cases in India", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 2278-2284, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26727100428, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26727100428