Research Journal of Medical Sciences
Demographic Profile and Medico-Legal Aspects of Various Sexual Offences Brought to the Department of Forensic Medicine, Guntur Medical College, Guntur
Sexual offences pose a significant global challenge, particularly prevalent in India, where laws restrict sexual activity to heterosexual encounters. This paper examines various forms of sexual offences, legislative responses such as the "NIRBHAYA ACT" and "DISHA ACT", and preventive measures. Reviewing literature reveals a spectrum of offences, including rape and domestic violence, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Legislative evolution, lik...