This book is an attempt to bring out the truth about rape in society and that it is increasing at an alarming rate. It has focused on victims and followed them overtime, especially as they went through the proceedings of criminal justice system such as during the registration of FIR to the final hearing . The procedureal rights guaranteed to victims by the consititution of india were applied or violated in due course of proceedings. It is a through study of the experiences of victims of rape with the criminal justice process in working with them and their families. Besides the through examination of the experiences of the victims, the book provides credible victimological and sociological .