Every individual has the right to live a decent life, which includes the right to privacy that is not infringed upon arbitrarily. Victims of horrible crimes such as rape and sexual assault are left traumatized and in anguish, which can last a lifetime. Women are particularly affected by such heinous acts, because their honor and dignity have been shattered, despite the fact that they are the victims of these atrocities. As a result, revealing their name without their consent to the police or the media would exacerbate their suffering, agony, and humiliation, as well as the trauma they have already experienced.

The victim's identity must not be revealed, and Section 228A (2) (c) of the Indian Penal Code allows for certain exceptions where the victim's identity may be revealed, such as if the victim is deceased or mentally ill, in which case the victim's next of kin has the right to reveal the victim's identity, which is completely incorrect because the victim will suffer the most if the identity is revealed, and therefore the final decision must be made by the victim. The existing clause, which does not provide family members of victims the ability to decide what is best for the victim, has to be altered. The victim must be informed that they have a right to privacy, and that their identity will not be divulged to the public. At the same time, the victim should not be lulled into believing that their identity and personal information are safe.