Experts hope that Supreme Court's imposition of penalty for ‘two-finger’ test on rape survivors will bring about change

What the penalty could mean and how despite repeated legal directives and prohibition on the two-finger test in protocols issued to doctors, the practice continues till date.
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In a significant ruling on Monday, the Supreme Court held that any person conducting the “two-finger test" on rape survivors will be guilty of misconduct and directed the Union Health Ministry to ensure that the practice is put an end to.

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