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Woman cannot be forced to undergo virginity test; 'violation of Article 21: HC

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Bilaspur, Mar 30 (PTI) The Chhattisgarh High Court has said that a woman cannot be forced to undergo a virginity test which violates Article 21 of the Constitution that guarantees her fundamental right to protection of life and liberty, including the right to dignity. The high court said granting permission for a virginity test would […]
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ruled that forcing a woman to undergo a virginity test is a violation of her right to live with dignity under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. This decision came in response to a petition filed by an accused in a gang rape case, challenging the trial court's order for a potency test on him and a virginity test on the victim. The court emphasized that such tests infringe upon personal liberty and bodily integrity, and thus, are unconstitutional. The court also noted that while a potency test on the accused might be necessary for the trial, a virginity test on the victim serves no legal purpose and is an affront to her dignity.

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