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Childhood interrupted: Family awaits justice 8 years after baby was raped
Summary
A Delhi family is still waiting for a verdict eight years after their baby was raped, with the case slowed by repeated delays and pressure from within the family. They are trying to protect the child while navigating a legal process that has not delivered closure or accountability.
Why it matters
Prolonged delays in child sexual assault cases weaken deterrence, intensify victim harm, and expose structural failures in India’s criminal justice delivery.