1Upgraded Dept. of Forensic and State Medicine, Medical College, Kolkata - 073.
*Corresponding Author: Associate Professor, Dept. of Forensic and State Medicine, Medical College, Bankura. E-mail: udayfsm@yahoo.co.in
A retrospective study of medicolegal and social aspect of victims of rape was conducted at the Upgraded Department of Forensic and State Medicine, Medical College, Kolkata for a period 2005–2007. 37% of the victim girls were found to be 16–20 yrs of age, 77% were from poor family, 45% were found to be illiterate, 72.5% showed recent tear of hymen.
Rape, Victim