Bimanual Test (Two Finger Test) of Rape Victims: South Asia Case Study

Abstract

The paper delves into an endeavor to provide a lucid account of the current state of law and procedure of medical test (i.e., bimanual test/finger test/DNA test) of the sexual assault survivor in South Asia. The paper makes an effort to churn out the present situation of all South Asian countries other than Bangladesh. At the outset, the paper dapples with brisk details of Bimanual Test (Two Finger Test) and viability of DNA test in medical exam of rape victims. After that the paper provides a compact scenario of medical test of rape victims in tandem with the available laws, case decisions and commission reports.

Keywords: Medical Jurisprudence, Bimanual Test, Two Finger Test, Rape Victim, Medical Exam, South Asia