Shaping Justice: The Legacy of Mathura Rape Case on Indian Legal System

Navin Kumar

doi:10.69974/glslawjournal.v7i1.153

Navin Kumar Assistant Professor, Bharat College of Law, Kurukshetra, Haryana, India

DOI: https://doi.org/10.69974/glslawjournal.v7i1.153

Keywords: Rape, Constitution, Dignity, Protest, Organization, Movement, Judgment, Consent

Abstract

This paper examines the Mathura rape case, which represents a significant milestone in the advancement of women's rights in India. The case initially resulted in the accused being acquitted due to contentious interpretations of consent, which sparked extensive criticism and public outrage. This decision overturned the acquittal of the accused and voiced out new requirements for consent. It also called attention to institutional defects within the judicial system treating women. This research provides a broad view of how the Mathura case affected law making, which led to the promotion of women's rights along with their human dignity in India. The analysis includes legislative Acts, court judgments, research papers, and publications. The findings highlight the significance of the case in beginning a larger campaign for gender justice, demonstrating the crucial overlap between legislation and social change in promoting women's rights.

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