Introduction On the night of 16 December 2012, a horrific crime in Delhi shook the conscience of India and captured global attention. A 23-year-old physiotherapy intern, later referred to as "Nirbhaya" (meaning the fearless one), was brutally assaulted while travelling on a private bus. The incident sparked nationwide protests, demanding stronger laws, faster justice, and greater protection for women. More than a criminal case, the Nirbhaya incident became a turning point in
