India Records Over 31,000 Sexual Assault Cases in 2021: NCRB Report

A recent court ruling in a doctor’s murder case sparks debate on the justice system
India’s National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported 31,677 cases of sexual assault in 2021, highlighting ongoing concerns about women’s safety.
The recent case of a 31-year-old female doctor’s assault and murder has raised questions about the criminal justice system. The accused, police officer Sanjay Rai, received a life sentence rather than the death penalty, a decision that has sparked significant public discourse.
This case has reignited discussions on the effectiveness of the legal system in handling crimes against women, particularly those involving public servants.