Delhi HC issues notice to media for revealing Hyd rape victim's name

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday, 4 December, sought the response of the Centre on a plea against revelation of identity of the Hyderabad rape victim by certain media houses.

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A bench of Chief Justice DN Patel and Justice C Hari Shankar issued notices to the Centre, the governments of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Delhi, as well as some media houses and social networking platforms on the petition.


The plea has sought initiation of appropriate proceedings against the media houses and individuals who have allegedly revealed the identity of the rape victim, which is an offence under the law.

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