Jharkhand High Court Mandates Zero FIRs, Free Education, and Bans 'Two-Finger Test' for Rape Survivors

Jharkhand High Court banned the discredited "two-finger test" and mandated Zero FIRs for rape cases. The court ordered state-provided free education for children born to rape survivors until Class 12, plus scholarships for premier colleges. It stressed police must treat victims sensitively, recording statements via female officers. The ruling addresses social stigma, aiming to reduce victim-blaming, preventing further trauma.