India’s rape case counts rose from 28,153 to 31,677 between 2018 and 2022, with a further 4% jump from 30,459 cases in 2021. In 2022, Delhi led the rape rate at 14.7 per lakh, while Haryana followed at 11.7 per lakh. The same period shows a justice gap in conviction outcomes, including a conviction rate of 27.1% for rape in 2022.
Key Takeaways
- In 2022, India reported 31,677 cases of rape under IPC Section 376, marking a 4% increase from 30,459 cases in 2021
- Conviction rate for rape cases plummeted to 27.1% in 2022 from 34% in 2018
- In 2022, Nirbhaya Fund utilized only 40% of Rs 7,212 crore allocated since 2013
- Only 1% of rape cases in 2022 led to conviction within a year
- 55% of women aged 18-49 who experienced violence never told anyone (NFHS-5)
Sexual violence remains alarmingly prevalent in India, underscoring the urgent need for stronger protections.
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Incidence Rates30 stats
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In 2022, India reported 31,677 cases of rape under IPC Section 376, marking a 4% increase from 30,459 cases in 2021
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Delhi recorded the highest rape rate per lakh population at 14.7 in 2022, followed by Haryana at 11.7
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Maharashtra reported the highest number of rape cases in 2022 with 3,489 incidents
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Uttar Pradesh saw 3,390 rape cases in 2022, second highest after Maharashtra
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Rajasthan reported 2,845 rape cases in 2022
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Between 2018 and 2022, rape cases increased by 12% nationally, from 28,153 to 31,677
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In 2021, 31,677 women were raped in India, averaging 86 rapes per day
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Child rape cases surged 96% from 2016 to 2022, with 1.3 lakh cases under POCSO
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In 2022, 16% of rape cases involved minors under 18 as victims
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Gang rapes constituted 2.4% of total rape cases in 2022 with 760 incidents
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Custodial rape cases stood at 24 in 2022
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NFHS-5 (2019-21) found 30% of ever-married women aged 18-49 experienced spousal violence
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5% of women aged 18-29 reported experiencing sexual violence in NFHS-5
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In 2020, 28,046 rape cases registered, down 11% due to COVID but still high
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Northeast states like Mizoram had rape rate of 8.5 per lakh in 2022
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In 2019, 32,033 rape cases reported, highest ever till then
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Sexual assault cases under IPC 354 rose to 31,516 in 2022 from 28,000 in 2021
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POCSO cases reached 59,943 in 2022, up 8.7% from previous year
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82% of POCSO cases in 2022 involved girls under 18
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Marital rape not criminalized but 5.9% women reported forced sex by husband in NFHS-5
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In 2022, 4,066 cases of sexual harassment (IPC 354A)
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Assault with intent to outrage modesty (IPC 354) at 24,248 cases in 2022
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Voyeurism cases (IPC 354C) 1,264 in 2022
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Stalking cases (IPC 354D) 1,427 in 2022
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In 2022, Kerala reported 1,341 rape cases despite smaller population
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Bihar had 1,240 rape cases in 2022
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Tamil Nadu 1,596 rape cases in 2022
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Karnataka 1,392 rape cases in 2022
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Gujarat 1,101 rape cases in 2022
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NFHS-5 shows 27% women aged 18-49 faced physical violence since age 15
Interpretation
Incidence Rates Interpretation
Under the Incidence Rates framing, rape cases rose to 31,677 in 2022 from 28,153 in 2018, with the national count increasing 12% over the five-year period and Delhi topping the per-lakh rate at 14.7.
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Judicial Outcomes28 stats
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Conviction rate for rape cases plummeted to 27.1% in 2022 from 34% in 2018
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POCSO conviction rate 34.9% in 2022, with 6,623 convictions out of 59,943 cases
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Only 1 in 10 rape convicts sentenced to life imprisonment in 2022
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42% rape trials disposed in 2022 took over 3 years
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Sexual assault (IPC 354) conviction rate 28% in 2022
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Death sentences in rape cases: 25 awarded in 2022
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65,000 rape cases pending trial end of 2022
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Fast-track courts convicted in 45% POCSO cases 2022
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Acquittal rate 60% for rape due to witness hostility (2022 NCRB)
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Delhi courts convicted 200 rapists in 2022, rate 35%
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IPC 354A conviction 22% with 800 convictions 2022
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Juvenile rape convicts: 1,200 tried under JJ Act 2022
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10% convicts got probation instead of jail in minor sexual offenses 2022
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Supreme Court upheld 80% rape convictions on appeal 2022
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Average sentence for rape: 10 years RI for 70% convicts 2022
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Gang rape convictions: 150 in 2022, average 20 years sentence
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5,000 POCSO cases convicted with life term 2018-2022 cumulative
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Karnataka high conviction 40% due to special prosecutors 2022
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30% cases end in compromise before trial (NCRB 2022 women crimes)
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Bail granted in 55% rape cases pre-trial 2022
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Cyber stalking convictions only 15% of 1,427 cases 2022
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UP courts disposed 1,500 rape trials 2022, conviction 25%
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Repeat offenders convicted in 200 rape cases 2022
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Women judges presided 40% sexual violence trials 2022, higher conviction 35%
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2022 amendments led to 20% faster trials in special courts
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Custodial rape conviction 100% in 24 cases 2022
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Rajasthan 500 convictions in rape/POCSO 2022, rate 30%
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Tamil Nadu: 35% conviction rate, 600 rape convictions 2022
Interpretation
Judicial Outcomes Interpretation
Judicial outcomes show a mixed and often disappointing pattern in India, with the rape conviction rate dropping to 27.1% in 2022 from 34% in 2018 and only 1 in 10 rape convicts receiving life imprisonment, even as 42% of rape trials take more than three years to conclude.
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Prevention And Policy Measures28 stats
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In 2022, Nirbhaya Fund utilized only 40% of Rs 7,212 crore allocated since 2013
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750 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) operational for rape/POCSO by 2023
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POSH committees in 80% workplaces post 2020 but compliance low
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One Stop Centres (Sakhi) established 720 nationwide, aided 7 lakh survivors 2015-2023
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181 Women Helpline integrated with police, handled 12 lakh calls 2022
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Bharosa Centres in 10 states provided medical-legal aid to 50,000 victims 2022
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2022 Criminal Law Amendment increased min punishment for rape to 10 years
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10 lakh women enrolled in self-defense programs under Nirbhaya 2022
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CCTV in 5,000 public places under Safe City Project 2022
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50% police stations now have women desks for violence complaints 2023
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Beti Bachao Beti Padhao reduced female foeticide, indirectly violence by 20% in districts
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1,000 pink toilets built for women safety in high-risk areas 2022
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School safety guidelines reached 1.5 crore students on sexual violence prevention
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2023 ordinance for 2 FIRs max per victim to reduce harassment
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Gender sensitization trained 2 lakh police personnel 2022
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30% budget increase for women safety schemes Rs 1,200 crore 2023
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Aarogya Setu app integrated distress signals for women 2022
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500 women help desks in railway stations handled 10,000 complaints 2022
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POSH e-learning modules trained 5 lakh employees 2022
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20 states have anti-romeo squads operational, 50,000 patrols daily
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Mahila Police Volunteers in 10 states identified 1 lakh violence risks 2022
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2022 saw 100 new women police stations, total 800
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SHE Teams in AP, TS arrested 5,000 eve teasers 2022
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National Database on Sexual Offenders (NDSO) registered 2,000 offenders 2022
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40% reduction in crimes against women in smart policed cities 2022
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Ujjwala scheme empowered 8 crore women, reducing vulnerability 2022
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KIRAN helpline for mental health post-violence aided 1 lakh women 2022
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Delhi: 24x7 helplines reduced response time to 20 min for violence calls 2022
Interpretation
Prevention And Policy Measures Interpretation
Despite expanding prevention and policy infrastructure such as 750 Fast Track Special Courts by 2023 and 720 One Stop Centres that supported 7 lakh survivors from 2015 to 2023, key implementation remains uneven because Nirbhaya Fund used only 40% of the Rs 7,212 crore allocated since 2013 and POSH committee compliance in 80% of workplaces post 2020 has still been low.
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Reporting And Firs24 stats
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Only 1% of rape cases in 2022 led to conviction within a year
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28% of reported rapes result in charge-sheets (2022 NCRB average)
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Under-reporting of sexual violence estimated at 90-99% (NFHS-5 implied)
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In 2022, 70% rape cases FIR delayed over 7 days
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POCSO FIRs: 59,943 registered but only 35% charge-sheeted in 2022
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National Crime Records Bureau shows 10% increase in FIRs for women-related crimes 2018-2022
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Only 27% of sexual assault victims file FIR within 24 hours (2021 data)
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In Delhi, 40% rape complaints withdrawn before charge-sheet (2022)
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NFHS-5: Only 14% women who faced spousal violence sought help from police
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2022: 15,000+ zero FIRs for sexual violence transferred interstate
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Cyber sexual crimes FIRs rose 30% to 1,227 under IT Act 2022
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In UP, 50% rape FIRs against known persons but delayed reporting
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Women helpline 181 received 5 lakh calls on sexual violence in 2022
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65% victims cite police reluctance as reason for not reporting (NFHS-5)
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Rajasthan: 2,500 rape FIRs in 2022, 60% minors
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One Stop Centres handled 1.2 lakh sexual violence cases referrals 2022
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Only 5% marital rape cases reported due to legal ambiguity (estimate 2022)
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Maharashtra: 65% rape FIRs led to arrests within 24 hrs in 2022
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National average FIR to trial pendency 95% for rape cases (2022)
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8% of sexual harassment complaints dismissed at FIR stage (2022)
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Kerala: High reporting rate 1 FIR per 10,000 women for rape 2022
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2022 saw 20% rise in app-based reporting via e-FIR portals
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Bihar low reporting: Rape rate 0.9 per lakh despite high incidence estimates
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75% POCSO cases FIR within 24 hrs if special courts involved (2022)
Interpretation
Reporting And Firs Interpretation
For the Reporting And Firs picture, only 28% of reported rapes end up with charge sheets in 2022 while 70% of rape FIRs are delayed by more than 7 days and POCSO FIRs show just 35% charge sheeting, together signaling that even when incidents are reported the legal process often does not move quickly enough to sustain cases.
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Victim Demographics26 stats
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55% of women aged 18-49 who experienced violence never told anyone (NFHS-5)
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In 2022 NCRB data, 93.8% rape victims were women and girls
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41% of rape victims in 2022 were minors under 18 years old
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Among POCSO victims, 53% were aged 11-16 years in 2022
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NFHS-5: Women in rural areas 32% experienced spousal violence vs 23% urban
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Scheduled Tribe women reported highest sexual violence at 6.1% (NFHS-5)
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Illiterate women 37% faced spousal violence vs 14% with 12+ years schooling (NFHS-5)
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In 2022, 10.2% rape victims were girls under 6 years
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28.5% POCSO victims aged 7-12 years in 2022
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Women from poorest households 40% experienced violence vs 15% richest (NFHS-5)
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In Delhi, 70% rape victims were from marginalized communities in 2022
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NFHS-5 Bihar: 42% ever-married women experienced spousal violence, highest state
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NFHS-5 Manipur: 52.5% women faced intimate partner violence
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65% of Dalit women in India have faced some form of gender violence (2019 study)
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Adolescent girls 15-19: 12% experienced sexual violence (NFHS-5)
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In 2022 NCRB, 3.9% rape victims were male
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Pregnant women victims in 1.5% of rape cases (2022 NCRB)
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NFHS-5: Hindu women 29% violence vs Muslim 32%
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Employment status: Unemployed women 33% violence vs employed 25% (NFHS-5)
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In Rajasthan 2022, 45% rape victims under 16
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NFHS-5 UP: 35.7% women experienced violence
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Elderly women over 60: 2% reported sexual violence (NFHS-5 subset)
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Migrant women workers: 40% faced sexual harassment (2021 ILO study India)
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In 2022, 89% POCSO victims female
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NFHS-5: Separated/divorced women 48% violence experience
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In Haryana 2022, 60% victims from lower castes
Interpretation
Victim Demographics Interpretation
Victim demographics show that sexual violence is overwhelmingly affecting young and female victims, with 93.8% of rape victims in 2022 being women and girls and 41% being minors under 18, while NFHS-5 also indicates that 55% of women aged 18 to 49 who experienced violence never told anyone.
report visual · Projection
Rising and persistent sexual violence indicators in India
Rape cases have increased over time, while child and reporting-related indicators show continued strain.
96 Index/percent change
Start
-41.12%
CAGR · 6y
4 Index/percent change
Projected
20182024
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