This document summarizes the Nirbhaya movement in India that was sparked by the brutal gang rape and death of a 23-year old woman on a Delhi bus in 2012. The incident led to widespread protests across India calling for greater protection of women's rights and safety. It highlights the key political, legal, and social impacts of the movement, including the establishment of fast track courts for sexual violence cases, amendments to criminal law including the death penalty for rape, and increased awareness of violence against women in India. The movement was leaderless and brought issues of gender inequality, women's rights, and lack of legal protections into the national spotlight.

1. NIRBHAYA MOVEMENT
FREEDOM FROM VIOLENCE AND FEAR
PRESENTED BY:- VINAY NAGAR
KARTIK
SOURAV

2. CONTENT
 What is Rarest of the Rare case?
 Introduction
 Background
 Political Impact
 Legal Impact
 Conclusion
 References

3. WHAT IS RAREST OF THE RARE CASE?
The cases wherein there was an involvement of an uncommon
crime which is unusual to any prudent person, or any person
of the society with a reasonable mind, as well as a lack of
alternative punishment being sufficient for the crime, is equal
to what the Court later coined as the “Rarest of Rare”
situation.

4. INTRODUCTION
 The Case of 23-year old girl – known as “Nirbhaya”.
 Brutally raped by six men on moving bus in Delhi on
December 16, 2012.
 Died after 13 days of this incident.
 After news of gang rape spread, protest erupted in Delhi
and other parts of the country.
 “Hang the rapist” was the vociferous cry of the Indian
media.
 The protest movements were lead by the commoners.

5. BACKGROUND
 Provoked unprecedented protests in India.
 Harassment and violence against women and girls
in India came into international spotlight.
 Protest against the prevalence of violent acts
perpetrated against women.
 Seven metro rail stations in New Delhi were
closed on 22 December to discourage protesters
from gathering at Raisina Hill.
 The attack sparked wide spread protest and a
campaign by civil society group.
 The protest against rape has become a mass
movement.

6. SOCIAL IMPACT
 There was no leader for this movement.
 There was no common ideology shared by all the
protestors.
 Brought to light the extent of gender inequality and
violence against women throughout the country.
 The taboo on discussing rape and sexual violence
has been broken.
 The protests brought debates and discussions to our
homes.

7. LEGAL IMPACT
 Fast Track courts have been set up for resolving cases of sexual violence.
 Reforms in management of cases related to crime against women
 A Rape Crisis Cell has been set up. The Cell should be immediately notified
when an FIR in relation to sexual assault is made.
 A complaint is now able to file FIRs online.
 Members of the public who help the victims should not be treated as wrong
doers.
 Policemen are being trained to deal with sexual offences appropriately.
 The Criminal Law Amendment Act of 2013
 The ordinance provides the death penalties in case of rape.

8. POLITICAL IMPACT
 Women special bus service started in Delhi.
 Special coach added in Delhi metro train.
 Congress loss the election in Delhi.
 Announcement of the Nirbhaya Fund.

9. CONCLUSION
 In order to reduce violence against women we need to address the
culture of gender inequality and discriminations that is widespread in
India.
 We need to educate men and women on women’s rights under the
law and work with communities to develop a gender sensitive society
that is underpinned by respect and equality.
 2012 Global Gender Gap Report:- India rank 105 out of 135
countries.
 Death sentence kills the criminal but never the crime.
 Capital punishment not gives the chance to criminal to realize their
mistake.
 To solve these type of issue
 Women must be educated.
 Youth must understand the dignity and value of women.

10. THE WHOLE EDUCATION SYSTEM IS BASED
ON MAKING US GOOD DOCTOR AND
ENGINEER
IS IT MAKING US GOOD HUMAN BEING?
ASK YOURSELF AND REFLECT
HOW?

11. REFERENCES
 “Delhi gang rape: Chronology of events”. The Hindu, New Delhi. 31
August 2013. Retrieved 2 September.
 “Delhi bus gang rape : Uproar in Indian parliament ” . BBC News. 18
December 2012. Retrieved 19 December 2012.
 “Delhi gang rape case: High court verdict confirms convicts’ death
sentence”. 13 March 2014. Retrieved 13 March 2014
 “Sexual Violence in India” The History of Indian Women’s Resistance,
Renae Sullivan : McNair scholar, Dr. Reshmi Mukherjee : Mentor