SC raps WB, U'khand for naming rape survivors in affidavits
The Supreme Court on Tuesday summoned top officials of West Bengal and Uttarakhand for naming rape survivors, including minors, in affidavits pertaining to disbursement of compensation to them under the Nirbhaya funds scheme. Terming it "highly objectionable" and "contrary to law", the court stated that such an offence can lead to imprisonment for a term up to 2 years.