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What is the Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021, and How Does It Protect Rape Survivors in Punjab?

DALL·E 2025-02-20 07.15.30 - A symbolic representation of justice for rape survivors in Pakistan. The image features a judge's gavel, a legal book open to the Anti-Rape (Investiga

The Anti-Rape (Investigation and Trial) Act, 2021, represents a seminal advancement in Pakistan’s legal landscape, specifically aimed at enhancing the efficacy and impartiality of sexual violence adjudication. The legislation endeavors to rectify systemic inadequacies by establishing expedited trial mechanisms, mandating…