The rape and murder of a junior doctor in Kolkata has reignited debates about sexual violence against women.
The rape and murder of a medical intern at a hospital has sparked widespread outrage across India and reignited debates about sexual violence against women.
The 31-year-old man was attacked this month while he was resting after finishing a 36-hour shift at a state-run hospital in West Bengal.
Protests demanding justice and security have been going on for days. And now political rivalries are also playing a role in the unrest.
The situation highlights cases of gender-based violence, punishment and undermining of the protection of women.
Now that India's Supreme Court is involved, will the new measures be enough to end the outrage?
Is it possible to adequately address underlying social problems through legislation?
Presenter:
James Bays
Guests:
Ranjana Kumari – Director of the Centre for Social Research
Jhuma Sen – Advocate at the Calcutta High Court
Amrita Dutta – National Editor at Scroll.in
