01Editorial Principles
This archive is built on three non-negotiable principles. They govern every entry, every tag, and every correction.
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Verification First
No entry is published without cross-referencing against at least one primary source — a court judgment, government report, or official document. Media reports alone are never sufficient for a VERIFIED tag.
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Transparency Always
When information is disputed, alleged, or developing, we say so explicitly. We never present uncertainty as fact. Every tag is clickable and defines its own evidentiary status.
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Accountability to the Record
When court proceedings conclude, when governments release new data, or when errors are identified, the archive is updated. We publish a corrections protocol and maintain a public record of changes.
02Fact-Status Definitions
Every case file in this archive is tagged with one or more evidentiary markers. These are not opinions — they are precise legal and editorial classifications.
VERIFIEDSupported by reliable primary documentation — court records, government documents, or official reports. The highest evidentiary standard in this archive.
COURT FINDINGEstablished through a judicial proceeding. Represents the official legal record, regardless of whether the verdict was conviction or acquittal.
REPORTEDReported by credible media outlets but not yet confirmed by a primary legal or government source. Used for developing cases.
ALLEGEDAn accusation that has not been established in a judicial process. All cases begin as allegations until proven otherwise.
DISPUTEDAccounts differ, or the matter remains contested — including by those directly involved. The archive presents multiple perspectives.
ONGOINGThe legal or investigative process is still underway. Information may change as proceedings conclude.
03Primary Sources
Sources are organized by category. Each entry notes its origin and, where relevant, the specific case or legal provision it documents.
Primary legal documents establishing precedent, verdicts, and judicial reasoning.
01Tuka Ram and Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (1979)Supreme Court of IndiaMathura custodial case acquittal
02Vishaka and Ors. v. State of Rajasthan (1997)Supreme Court of IndiaWorkplace harassment guidelines
03Bilkis Bano v. Union of India & Ors. (2024)Supreme Court of IndiaRemission order quashed
04Bobby Art International v. Om Pal Singh Hoon (1996)Supreme Court of IndiaPhoolan Devi / Bandit Queen case
Statutory law enacted in response to documented cases and public pressure.
01The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India
02Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019Ministry of Law and Justice, Govt. of India
03Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (POSH) Act, 2013Ministry of Women and Child Development
04Report of the Justice J.S. Verma Committee (2013)Government of India
Audits, committee reports, and statistical records published by state bodies.
01National Crime Records Bureau — Crime in India (Annual)Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt. of India
02TISS Social Audit Report on Bihar Shelter Homes (2018)Tata Institute of Social Sciences
03CAG Reports on Nirbhaya Fund UtilisationComptroller and Auditor General of India
04Parliamentary Standing Committee Reports on Women's SafetyRajya Sabha Secretariat
Reporting from verified news organizations, used only where primary records are unavailable or developing.
01Reporting on the 2026 Greater Noida–Delhi sleeper bus caseContemporary Indian news mediaStatus developing — flagged as REPORTED
02Investigations on transport safety enforcement gapsMultiple national dailiesCross-referenced with government notifications
Complete Source Index
Tuka Ram and Anr. v. State of Maharashtra (1979)Supreme Court of India — judgment
Vishaka and Ors. v. State of Rajasthan (1997)Supreme Court of India — judgment
The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
Report of the Committee on Amendments to Criminal Law (Justice J.S. Verma Committee, 2013)Government of India
Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act, 2019Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India
National Crime Records Bureau — Crime in India (annual reports)Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Reporting on the 2026 Greater Noida–Delhi sleeper bus caseContemporary Indian news media — status developing
04Corrections & Submissions Protocol
This archive is a living document. If you identify a factual error, have access to a primary source not yet cited, or can provide verified information about an ongoing case, we welcome your input under the following conditions:
01Submit with Evidence
All corrections must be accompanied by a primary source — a court document URL, government report reference, or official record. Anonymous tips without evidence cannot be verified.
02Editorial Review
Submissions are reviewed against existing records. If the correction is verified, the entry is updated and the change is logged in our public revision history.
03Public Acknowledgment
Contributors who provide verified corrections are acknowledged (with permission) in the archive's contributor record. We believe in crediting those who strengthen the public record.
05Archive Statistics
A transparent accounting of the archive's current scope and evidentiary composition.
6Documented Cases
14Primary Sources Cited
4Source Categories
5Decades Covered
Evidentiary Composition
Court-verified entries66% Reported (media-sourced)17%