Protests Erupt in India Over Rising Sexual Violence

The articles reflect on the intersections of justice, gender-based violence, and representation in India. The first article discusses the need for an embodied approach to justice, emphasizing care and transformative practices in response to structural violence. The second article explores the gendered nature of violence in India, highlighting a decline in reported crimes while noting the ongoing discrimination against women and marginalized communities. The third article celebrates the adaptation of Tamil writer R Chudamani's stories that address women's challenges and voices from past decades, contrasting them with current societal issues. Meanwhile, the fourth article addresses the alarming rates of gender-based violence against disabled individuals amidst India's Paralympic success, revealing systemic invisibility. Lastly, the fifth article recounts public outrage following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor, illustrating the pervasive nature of sexual violence in India, where a rape occurs every 16 minutes.