This article is written by Amisha Gupta pursuing B.A.LL.B from George School of Law (Calcutta University). Vishaka vs. State of Rajasthan [AIR 1997 SC 3011 : JT 1997 (7) SC 384] J.S. Verma, C.J.I., Mrs Sujata V. Manohar and B.N. Kirpal, JJ Brief facts of the case : Bhanwari Devi was a village level social worker (saathin) of a development program run by the state government of Rajasthan fighting against child in multiple marriages in villages. She was subjected to gang rape after she tried to stop Ramkaran Gujjar infant daughter's marriage, who was less than a year old. The Gujjar were well connected people which led to the harassment of Bhanwari Devi after getting raped. The doctor refused to examine Bhanwari Devi after getting raped. Even at the police station Bhanwari Devi was taunted throughout the night. Later on the complaint was lodged in the police station. The trial court acquitted the accused. Letter on the High Court stated that it is the case of gang rape. sever...