Correct option is A
In
Hardeep v. Punjab State, the Supreme Court of India ruled that there should be no mediation in rape cases, as such cases are serious criminal offences where the dignity and rights of the victim must be respected. Mediation in such cases would undermine the gravity of the crime and could lead to injustice.
Information Booster: This landmark judgment reinforces the idea that rape is a crime against the state and society, and cannot be trivialized by allowing settlement or compromise between the parties. The dignity and rights of the victim are paramount.
Additional Knowledge:
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(b) Incorrect: This case does not involve mediation in rape cases.
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(c) Incorrect: This case does not address the issue of mediation in rape cases.
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(d) Incorrect: The ruling was made in Hardeep v. Punjab State.
