Public Secrets of Law: Rape Trials in India

Name: Public Secrets of Law: Rape Trials in India
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Book Synopsis: Sexual violence in general, and rape in particular, is under-reported in India. The social stigma associated with rape is the biggest hurdle that a rape survivor faces right from the time of reporting the matter to the police to the stage of trial. This book, one of the first ethnographic studies of rape trials in India, focuses on the everyday socio-legal processes that underlie the making of rape trials. It describes how state law is transformed in its localization, often to the point of bearing little resemblance to written law. The work centres around four extended case studies in a trial court in Ahmedabad. These case studies show how the effects of power and knowledge congeal to disqualify women's (and children's) testimonies at different sites of state law such as the police station, forensic science laboratory, or the hospital and the court. This book describes multiple ways in which public secrecy is subjected to specific revelations in rape trials that do not bring justice to a rape survivor but address and reinforce deeply entrenched phallocentric notions of justice. Bringing sociological insights to the contested and anguishing issue of rape trials, this book is an essential read for all those committed to a just and safe society for women in India.

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Discover the untold truth about rape trials in India with our groundbreaking book, "Public Secrets of Law: Rape Trials in India." In a country where sexual violence is often under-reported, this ethnographic study sheds light on the hidden socio-legal processes that shape the outcome of rape trials.

Uncover the challenges faced by rape survivors as they navigate through the complex web of social stigma, from reporting the incident to the police until the trial itself. Our book takes you on a journey through four real-life case studies, investigating how power dynamics and knowledge influence the disqualification of women's and children's testimonies in the legal system.

Delve into the heart of the matter as state law is localized and transformed, sometimes barely resembling the written law. Explore the various sites of state law, including the police station, forensic science laboratory, hospital, and court, to understand how justice is often distorted by deeply entrenched phallocentric notions.

Equip yourself with sociological insights that shed light on the contested and anguishing issue of rape trials. With "Public Secrets of Law: Rape Trials in India," you will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities involved and join the mission for a fair and secure society for women in India.

Ready to uncover the public secrets surrounding rape trials? Start your journey towards a more just society by getting your hands on a copy of "Public Secrets of Law: Rape Trials in India" today! Click here to order now.

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