RAPE, CONSENSUAL SEX & ME TOO OVER THE YEARS & TODAY :
Rape has its own Laws in IPC 377 & like wise Sexual Assault 375, 376, 354 . No doubt 95 % victims are women , and mostly poor and from lower strata . It is difficult for these victims to file an FIR immediately for several reasons. So they need sufficient time to gather confidence and strength .
Consensual sex ,that happens with mutual consent with both partners except Minors .
But the educated who undergo Sexual Harassment cases in work places should report the matter as early as possible . There will be fresh evidence and bring the offender to book . Now there is no need for the victim leave the company , can be transferred and hold on to the Job . This empowerment should be enough.
THAT WILL PUT A CHECK ON THE VULTURES TO GO ANY FURTHER WITH OTHERS FOR THE NEXT DECADE AS HE KEEPS GROWING IN CAREER STATURE AND CONTACTS MORE SUCH WOMEN .
By then the alleged offender becomes a big man in the society , even Nobel price winner , working in U.N. , becoming a Minister , or even President of the Nation when the offended hasn't risen to that extent .
The victim shouldn't wait till the benefits and perks after the the episode , should approach women's organizations or appropriate authorities. I don't think they should wait for years before reporting . Otherwise it becomes consensual sex.Court on 6 September 2018 which stated all consensual sexual acts between adults who have met the age of consent are not violative of Section 377.
THERE SHOULD BE NO CASES AS THAT OF ISRO SCIENTIST NAMBI NARAYANAN . more