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Crime
Human Rights Panel Calls for End to Victim-Shaming in Gender Violence Cases
✍️ India Today
🗓 28 Oct 2026, 06:57 AM
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India's National Human Rights Commission has urged police to stop victim-shaming in gender violence cases, emphasizing the need for sensitivity and support for survivors.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a strong statement condemning the practice of victim-shaming in cases of gender violence. The NHRC has called upon law enforcement agencies to treat survivors with sensitivity and respect, ensuring that they feel safe and supported throughout the legal process. The commission emphasized the importance of focusing on the perpetrators of violence rather than blaming the victims. This statement comes amidst growing concerns over the treatment of survivors of gender-based violence in India.