Abstract:
In Bangladesh a numerous number of crimes has been committing every day among them most
heinous crime is rape. Rape is a total attack upon the person which affects physical,
psychological and social well being.Physically there is immediate danger of injury, mutilation or
death. It is increasing day by day in spite of having specific laws regarding this.In reality, even in
court after become a victim of rape, victim has to prove that she has a good character and
incident occured against her will and without consent which indicated absolute burden of prove
lied them.In stead of burden of prove a provision inserted in section 155(4) of Evidence Act,
1872 ‘when a man is prosecuted for rape or an attempt to ravish; it may be shown that the
prosecutrix was of generally immoral character. As per such laws it can be said that Licentious",
"hired" or "unchaste" women, prostitutes, or women used to sexual relations cannot be
raped.Which clearly indicates that a complex situation has been made through this provison.
Moreover, Court also taken the character as evidence of rape victim into serious consideration
which may resulted them acquittal.In this circumstances a question can raise the relevancy of this
provision under Eviden Act, 1872 and validity under Bangladesh Constitution.
Description:
This thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Law in East West University, Dhaka, Bangladesh