SC slams ‘archaic notion of sexual purity’ in rape case medical reports

The Supreme Court strongly objected to the expression “being accustomed to sexual intercourse” in medical reports for rape cases, which is cited by the accused to argue that the sexual act was consensual.

“This is nothing but an archaic notion of sexual purity which intends to morally shame the victim and downplay the role of consent, or the lack thereof, in an offence of rape,” a bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol said, objecting to the use of the term.

ACCRECENT produces a course on medical examination after sexual assault, which offers advice on the collecting of evidence, communication style and reporting.