Since 2018, India has reported over 400 cases of workplace sexual harassment annually, with an average of 445 cases per year, according to National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data. In 2022, the latest available data shows over 419 cases, averaging around 35 per month. Himachal Pradesh had the highest number of cases that year with 97, followed by Kerala with 83, Maharashtra with 46, and Karnataka with 43. West Bengal.
53% Believe Heinous Crime Offenders, Like Rapists, Are Mentally Ill
Here’s the Survey:
Q-1: Do you think that individuals who commit heinous crimes like rape are mentally ill?
Q-2: Should perpetrators of rape be mandatorily subjected to psychiatric evaluation and treatment?
Q-3: Has the time come to prepare psychological profiles of sexual predators like rapists in India?
Q-4: Should international experts and professionals with experience in dealing with similar crimes abroad be included in India’s efforts to combat sexual crimes?
