Does political power in India protect against prosecution for sexual violence? | DW News

Alexia Bădoiu

A young student has been raped in the Indian city of Kolkata, less than a year after an assault on a medical student sparked widespread protests there. This time, the main suspect’s connections to the state’s ruling party have raised questions about the role of political power. DW’s Nimisha Jaiswal takes a closer look at how political impunity impacts the delivery of justice following sexual violence in India. 0:00 Does political power in India protect against prosecution for sexual violence? 3: