Nirbhaya Case

The Nirbhaya case involved a brutal gang rape and assault of a young woman in Delhi in December 2012, which garnered widespread national and international attention. The assault was severe, causing her critical injuries, and she later died from her wounds. The incident highlighted serious issues of sexual violence and safety for women in India. Four adult men were convicted and sentenced to death, while a juvenile was sent to a correctional facility. The case prompted renewed debates on law reforms, harsher punishments for sexual crimes, and increased focus on women’s safety.