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Richa Chadha: Why is rape phrased as 'izzat lootna'?
Updated On: 21 August, 2019 07:31 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Pointing out the stigma attached to rape, Richa Chadha on how Section 375 argues both sides of the crime
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A courtroom drama that sees Richa Chadha play a prosecution counsel in a rape case, Section 375 shines a spotlight on how the law is sometimes misused in India. Even as she is a strong critic of gender crimes, Chadha argues that the Akshaye Khanna starrer opens a dialogue that is vital in the post-MeToo era.
Arguing that the film doesn't take sides, she asserts, "The law is clear that the burden of proof lies with the accused. In this case, the law is friendlier so that women can report their sexual harassment cases. However, there are myriad problems in India when it comes to reporting these crimes. Rape cases often don't get reported because of the social stigma attached to them. Why are phrases like izzat lootna or naak katna used to describe rape? There needs to be a multifaceted approach to fix this. No law is made without context, so after the Nirbhaya rape case, there were amendments made to the clauses of rape law. But to what extent it is implemented is crucial in determining how successful rape law is."
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