We worship goddesses but treat women, girls as objects of lust: UP Court awards death penalty to 2 men for gang-rape of minor girl

The judge remarked that just like Goddess Sita, who had to pass a test of purity, the victim will be put to a similar test everyday, and hoped that she does not attempt a "cowardly" act like suicide.
We worship goddesses but treat women, girls as objects of lust: UP Court awards death penalty to 2 men for gang-rape of minor girl
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A Court in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday awarded the death penalty to two men for gang-raping a minor girl while pointing out the irony of how Indian society, while worshipping various goddesses for their needs, still see women as objects of enjoyment [State v Haleem & Ors].

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