Articles by Avanti Deshpande
Understanding the Supreme Court’s stance on the right to a speedy trial
Historical rulings have reinforced this right, aimed at mandating swift justice to prevent undue incarceration.
![The significant delay in the completion of trials is one of the most serious concerns facing India’s justice system (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The significant delay in the completion of trials is one of the most serious concerns facing India’s justice system (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Gavel-and-law-books--Getty-Images-iStockphoto-_1720037452254_1720300851357.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Non-consensual intimate images: Tech companies need to make online spaces safe
Stemming the proliferation of non-consensual intimate images is undoubtedly a mammoth task that will require cooperation among several stakeholders.
![(FILES) This photo taken on February 12, 2023 in Brussels shows reflexions on a smartphone screen of logos of online platforms google, facebook, linkedin, Amazon, Apple store and Tiktok (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)(AFP) (FILES) This photo taken on February 12, 2023 in Brussels shows reflexions on a smartphone screen of logos of online platforms google, facebook, linkedin, Amazon, Apple store and Tiktok (Photo by Kenzo TRIBOUILLARD / AFP)(AFP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/06/06/148x111/FILES-BELGIUM-EU-TECHNOLOGY-REGULATION-2_1717704351813_1717704395025.jpg)
Published on Jun 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Three important safeguards of rights of rape and assault survivors
Trauma-informed approach is essential to put an end to incidents like the Rajasthan judicial magistrate asking a rape survivor to strip and show her injuries.
![Over a period of time, safeguards on the rights of sexual assault victims have evolved, but incidents like the one in Rajasthan continue to evidence the fault lines in rape adjudication in India. (HT Photo/Deepak Sansta) Over a period of time, safeguards on the rights of sexual assault victims have evolved, but incidents like the one in Rajasthan continue to evidence the fault lines in rape adjudication in India. (HT Photo/Deepak Sansta)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/04/08/148x111/4946cfdc-123c-11ec-8f84-d3748427d977_1631281498529_1712588129590.jpg)
Published on Apr 08, 2024 10:24 PM IST