Rape cases are getting worse and worse these days.

In statistic research, we found India is the 3rd

topmost country in committing rape after USA and Brazil. According to the National Crime Bureau's
Annual report, in 2018 around 94000 rape cases were filed in India, which means in every 15 minutes
one rape has been committed in India. The conviction rate is 27%, and 54% of cases are still unrecorded.

Don't know how many girls are raped and they don't even tell anyone about it for fear of slander.
Sometimes, rapists also blackmail the victims and because of this fear, they don't tell all this to anyone.
And sometimes girls come under family pressure and suppress the matter because of the fear of slander.
Can you imagine where our country is moving to? From raping an 8 months old girl to raping 84 years
old woman, crimes are getting worse these days. But our Indian Laws have given some rights to rape
victims as well. This article clearly explains the rights of every rape victim.

Right to Zero FIR

It means that a person can file an FIR in any police station, irrespective of the place of incident of the
Jurisdiction. The same FIR later shall be transferred to the police station, having jurisdiction for the
investigation to begin. Suppose, if a girl got raped by someone in Haryana and she didn't tell anyone
about that incident and came to Mumbai. Now if she wants to file an FIR against that rapist, she can
directly go to any police station in Mumbai and can file FIR against that person. The same FIR shall be
transferred by the Mumbai police to Haryana Police. This is known as Zero FIR. The concept of Zero FIR
has come into force after Nirbhaya Case. Committee of Justice Verma has introduced the concept of
Zero FIR in their report findings. The Ministry of Home Affairs had also introduced Advisory Circular
dated 10-05-2013 of Home Affairs for Zero FIR

Rape victims have been conferred numerous rights after Nirbhaya gang rape to ensure their dignity,
privacy, protection, speedy trial and compensation. The concept of Zero FIR has also been recognized by
Delhi High Court in the case of Kirti Vashist vs State and Ors[2] where it is clearly stated by the High
Court that a victim can file FIR in any police station. The FIR shall be registered by the police officer
without any delay and inquiry.

In yet another case of, Lalita Kumari vs Government of U.P. Supreme Court has clearly stated that a
person can file the FIR under Section 154, The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 and if any police officer
denied filing FIR then he may face some consequences under Section 166A of Indian Penal Code which
states that if a public servant fails to record any information under Sub-Section (1) of Section 154 of
Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 then he shall be punished with rigorous imprisonment of six months
which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.

So, Urmila can file rape case against heeralal in kanpur police station then after the FIR will be
transferred to samastipur.

Other rights-

Free medical treatment in any private hospital

No two-finger test during the medical examination

Harassment free and time-bound police investigation

Trial with full dignity, speedy and protection

Right to compensation