Northern India has experienced especially brutal times , with a history of brutal rapes . Conviction rates need to go up , but justice also needs to be timely . Gayatri Rangachari Shah : Indians have to change their cultural mindset towards rape . The conviction rate in rape cases has increased over the past few years . Political insensitivity is not helping victims feel safe coming forward .
Northern India has experienced especially brutal times , with a history of brutal rapes . Gayatri Rangachari Shah : Indians have to change their cultural mindset towards rape . The conviction rate in rape cases has increased over the past few years . Political insensitivity is not helping victims feel safe coming forward .