‘Imagine ordinary woman’: Calcutta High Court orders re-trial of male cop acquitted of raping colleague, says ‘collective shame’
Indian Express·4h ago·Anger
What Happened
Calcutta High Court convicted a male police constable for raping a female colleague on false marriage promises. The court emphasized zero tolerance for crimes against women, noting the constable's acquittal by lower court violated fundamental justice principles. Justices expressed concern that if policewomen face such humiliation within the force, ordinary women's safety becomes deeply alarming. The incident marked a collective shame for police.
Key Entities
Calcutta High CourtJustice Arijit BanerjeeJustice Apurba Sinha Raymale police constablefemale police colleagueAndaman and Nicobar Islandsrape case