bangalore rape case Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Why is justice often delayed in child sexual offence cases?

February 28, 2017 Akshatha M

Delays in collecting forensic evidence, out-of-court compromises and delay in trials due to lack of functional special courts- are some factors affecting the POCSO cases in Bengaluru.

Here’s what companies should do to ensure safety of staff working in night shifts

October 9, 2015 Akshatha M

Providing transportation is a must for all companies that employ women in night shifts, according to government rules. Do these rules cover men too? Here is an overview on the existing rules and regulations.

Society

From Mathura rape case to Nirbhaya and beyond: What has changed between now and then?

December 11, 2014 Sakuntala Narasimhan

Did rapes take place 30 years ago? Yes, but they barely came to light. The case of a dalit girl’s rape in police station led to the formation of rape law in India. What has changed between now and then?

Education

When a school hides the identity cards of its students!

November 4, 2014 Devishobha Chandramouli

In light of the recent cases of child sexual abuse in schools, a citizen asks pertinent questions about the current education system.and wonders if education has lost its nobility.

Education

Private schools should follow school safety guidelines and protect kids: Govt

October 31, 2014 Shree D N

Yet another rape in an upscale school. Some more protests. Do the statements made by the CM and the Home Minister point to the root problem? Read on.

Governance

Will Aug 31st school safety deadline fizzle out in confusion?

August 28, 2014 Arpana H S

Aug 31st was the deadline for schools to install CCTVs and put other safety measures in place. The Education Department had issued their own set of guidelines. What are schools doing?

Education

Is a school responsible when child abuse takes place on its premises?

August 13, 2014 Nikita Malusare

What is school’s responsibility in handling the cases of child sexual abuse if they take place inside the school? Read to know.

Governance

How should a case of child abuse be dealt with under POCSO?

August 12, 2014 Ganga Madappa

What needs to happen when a case of child sexual abuse is reported? The POCSO Act looks to secure quick justice without causing any additional trauma to the victim of child sexual abuse.

Bangalore rape case: Parents to march for justice, all over city

August 1, 2014 News Desk

There have been arrests by the police. And then retractions. Parents are upset at the pace and direction of investigation and are demanding all culprits be booked asap.

Education

Will a password between you and your kid ensure safety?

July 31, 2014 Rajesh S

“You probably don’t know this secret, but your mother changed the password just last evening. Do you want to know what it is? It’s Gobi Manchurian!” Won’t some kids fall for this? How tough is it to convince a child?

Education

Mystery of Vibgyor arrests: Will the child ever get justice?

July 30, 2014 Nikita Malusare

One of the newly arrested persons was picked up by police earlier too, when he went to prison to give food to Mustafa, say sources. He was released, and re-arrested on Monday.

Education

Justice for abused children: Fasttrack courts and following rules

July 24, 2014 Nikita Malusare

What should a school do when an incident of sexual abuse of a child comes to light? Hiding it is a crime. What is the procedure to be followed in such a situation?

Education

Vibgyor school chairman arrested for hiding rape, released on bail

July 23, 2014 Nikita Malusare

Finally the police have arrested the chairman of Vibgyor school, as the school did not report the offence to police, and tried to destroy the evidence after the rape on a child. This is also an indication of what schools in Bangalore and other areas should do in case of such incidents.