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We've recently seen the case of #Zomato where a woman was allegedly assaulted by the zomato's delivery man. Furthermore, we got to know that the delivery man was allegedly assaulted by that woman.However, this is a matter of investigation, so let's not jump to any conclusion.
We've recently seen the case of #Zomato where a woman was allegedly assaulted by the zomato's delivery man. Furthermore, we got to know that the delivery man was allegedly assaulted by that woman.However, this is a matter of investigation, so let's not jump to any conclusion.
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And any kind of violence by any gender is condemnable.But since we're talking about this violent thing ,let's talk about how our Indian laws are biased towards females. Section 375 of IPC says "A man is said to commit 'rape' if he(further circumstances are explained)" now the
And any kind of violence by any gender is condemnable.But since we're talking about this violent thing ,let's talk about how our Indian laws are biased towards females. Section 375 of IPC says "A man is said to commit 'rape' if he(further circumstances are explained)" now the
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question that arises here is why the word 'Man' is used in the Indian Penal Code? Isn't it against Article 14(Right to Equality) of the Indian Constitution? Why only man will rape, why won't a woman do it? Why will only a woman be raped? Why not a man?
question that arises here is why the word 'Man' is used in the Indian Penal Code? Isn't it against Article 14(Right to Equality) of the Indian Constitution? Why only man will rape, why won't a woman do it? Why will only a woman be raped? Why not a man?
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Not just rape, laws of the land merely consider men as victims of domestic violence and physical or sexual assault. Isn't is bias against men?
Not just rape, laws of the land merely consider men as victims of domestic violence and physical or sexual assault. Isn't is bias against men?
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Ok, let's see what the data says about violence against men :-6
Ok, let's see what the data says about violence against men :-6
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According to a report published by NCBI in 2019 52.4% of men experienced gender-based violence. Out of 1000 males, 51.5% experienced violence at the hands of their wives/intimate partner at least once in their lifetime and 10.5% in the last 12 months.
According to a report published by NCBI in 2019 52.4% of men experienced gender-based violence. Out of 1000 males, 51.5% experienced violence at the hands of their wives/intimate partner at least once in their lifetime and 10.5% in the last 12 months.
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Delhi Commission of women submitted a report in Dec 2014 which says 52.3% fake rape cases were reported between years 2013 to 2014.
indiatoday.in/india/north/st…
Delhi Commission of women submitted a report in Dec 2014 which says 52.3% fake rape cases were reported between years 2013 to 2014.
indiatoday.in/india/north/st…
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Every 8 minutes a man commits suicide due to fake dowry case.
Every 8 minutes a man commits suicide due to fake dowry case.
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Insia Dariwala conducted a survey which says that 71% men were sexually or physically abused and 84.9% of them said that they hadn't told anyone about the abuse.
(theguardian.com/global-develop…)
Insia Dariwala conducted a survey which says that 71% men were sexually or physically abused and 84.9% of them said that they hadn't told anyone about the abuse.
(theguardian.com/global-develop…)
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NCRB' s crime statistics report says that approx. 5.5 lakh dowry cases were reported and 70% of them were false.
soolegal.com/roar/how-to-fi…
@Soo_Legal
NCRB' s crime statistics report says that approx. 5.5 lakh dowry cases were reported and 70% of them were false.
soolegal.com/roar/how-to-fi…
@Soo_Legal
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In year 2016, 210 acid attack cases were reported. 30-40% of them were male survivors.
In year 2016, 210 acid attack cases were reported. 30-40% of them were male survivors.
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In 2004, the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) found that when physical violence and threats against men by wife’s relatives are taken into account, an estimated 3 crore men are facing domestic violence in India.
groundreportindia.org/monthly/report…
In 2004, the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) found that when physical violence and threats against men by wife’s relatives are taken into account, an estimated 3 crore men are facing domestic violence in India.
groundreportindia.org/monthly/report…
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Let us look at some recent stories of fake rape cases or cases where male is victim :-
Let us look at some recent stories of fake rape cases or cases where male is victim :-
https://twitter.com/TimesNow/status/1201142657034149892?s=19
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A boy committed suicide after fake allegations by girl in 'Boys Locker Room Case.
opindia.com/2020/08/manav-…
A boy committed suicide after fake allegations by girl in 'Boys Locker Room Case.
opindia.com/2020/08/manav-…
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In 2015, a girl named Jasleen Kaur filed a case against a guy named Sarvjeet Singh for verbally harassing her in traffic. In 2019, Delhi High court acquitted the guy because the charges were not proven.
thelogicalindian.com/amp/news/sarav…
In 2015, a girl named Jasleen Kaur filed a case against a guy named Sarvjeet Singh for verbally harassing her in traffic. In 2019, Delhi High court acquitted the guy because the charges were not proven.
thelogicalindian.com/amp/news/sarav…
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A man Vishnu falsely accused of rape, released from prison 20 years later; lost all his family while he was behind bars.
falanadikhana.com/vishnu-tiwari-… @FDikhana
A man Vishnu falsely accused of rape, released from prison 20 years later; lost all his family while he was behind bars.
falanadikhana.com/vishnu-tiwari-… @FDikhana
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In Surat, a man who was tied behind a tempo and trashed on the road by his wife and her brother, later died.
mensdayout.com/in-the-news/ma… @MensDayOutIndia
In Surat, a man who was tied behind a tempo and trashed on the road by his wife and her brother, later died.
mensdayout.com/in-the-news/ma… @MensDayOutIndia
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In Vadodara man ends life due to constant threats of false dowry & domestic violence cases by wife.
mensdayout.com/in-the-news/31… @MensDayOutIndia
@IndiaGender
In Vadodara man ends life due to constant threats of false dowry & domestic violence cases by wife.
mensdayout.com/in-the-news/31… @MensDayOutIndia
@IndiaGender
Men have always stood by women for violence against them and so have women. But some pseudo- feminists have always been against men. In 2013, when there was discussion going on in Parliament for bringing gender neutral law, some female activists protested against the law.
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