What is two finger test

By Published on 17 Jan 2022 6:50 AM GMT A Two Finger Test more accurately called per vaginal examination is the procedure to determine the laxity of the vaginal wall. This not-so-new test is performed to find out if the woman had been involved in any sexual intercourse. Basically, it is performed by medical professionals on sexual assault victims to determine whether they had actually been assaulted. However,… A Two Finger Test more accurately called per vaginal examination is the procedure to determine the laxity of the vaginal wall. This not-so-new test is performed to find out if the woman had been involved in any sexual intercourse. Basically, it is performed by medical professionals on sexual assault victims to determine whether they had actually been assaulted. However, this test has not been considered as a good indicator of assault for several reasons: the thin membrane determining virginity can get ruptured not only during sexual activity but during sports, dance, or other such physical activity. This test which is performed by the doctor inserting a finger into a female vagina has been questioned as being violative of the right to privacy of a woman. Living in a patriarchal society has led to the continuance of PV examination and clothed as valid evidence for sexual assault or rape. There is little scientific evidence about the accuracy of this test, hence in the contemporary world questions are raised and protests are being made to safeguard the right to privacy...

Supreme Court bans two-finger rape test: Why the ‘unscientific’ exam is regressive and sexist The apex court came down heavily on the practice of the two-finger test to gauge rape, saying it re-victimises and re-traumatises women. This examination is based on the patriarchal assumption that a woman who is sexually active is less likely to have been assaulted “The two-finger test has no scientific basis and is an invasive method of examining rape survivors… It instead re-victimises and re-traumatises women. The two-finger test must not be conducted,” said Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud as a Supreme Court bench, also including Justice Hima Kohli, The Supreme Court bench added that “the test is based on an incorrect assumption that a sexually active woman cannot be raped. Nothing can be further from the truth”. The top court also said that any person conducting such a test will be considered guilty of misconduct. Furthermore, it ordered the removal of two-finger test from study materials and medical books of the medical colleges as well. ‘Girls gave birth at 17, read Manusmriti’: What is this ancient text cited by Guj HC? Theft during train journey not deficiency in railway service: SC In 2013, the top court had termed the method unconstitutional, but the practice continued without much deterrence. Here’s why the two-finger test is not only illegal but also unethical and a violation of human rights. What is the two-finger test? Known as the PV (Per Vaginal), the two-fi...

By Tushar Jain Before 1979, United Kingdom followed a protocol for medical examination of women who were immigrating to their country to marry their fiancées. This protocol would have gone on forever if an Indian woman hadn’t raised her voice after being examined in a manner which not only breached her privacy but also insulted her dignity. On 24th January, 1979, an Indian woman landed at the Heathrow Airport. She was immigrating to London to marry her fiancée who was a British of Indian origin. At that time, people entering Britain didn’t need any visa if they were going to marry their fiancées within 3 months. But, the Indian lady had to undergo an extensive medical examination onto her plans to settle in Britain. The immigration officer was doubtful that this was her first marriage and was somewhat sure of her having children already. This may have occurred because of the age of the woman (Well, men can marry when they want to marry. A 35 year single woman is still not acceptable). A week later, this practice made headlines in one of the famous newspapers of London thus exposing the practice of Virginity test, also known as the two finger test. Immediately, disciplinary action was ordered against the immigration officials who were suspected of having carried out these tests. Irony was that the newspaper article recorded a statement by Indian High Deputy commissioner at that time, where he had asked the British government to ban this practice as it was outrageous and was...

The Supreme Court on Monday said that those “The so-called test is based on the incorrect assumption that a sexually active woman cannot be raped. Nothing could be further from the truth — a woman’s sexual history is wholly immaterial while adjudicating whether the accused raped her,” the court said. This is not the first time the SC has expressed its disapproval with the two-finger test. The Centre’s guidelines on examining victims of sexual assault also forbid it, but the practice continues. Also in Explained | What is the two-finger test, and what attempts have been made to stop it? We explain. What is the ‘two-finger test’? A woman who has been sexually assaulted undergoes a medical examination for ascertaining her health and medical needs, collection of evidence, etc. The two-finger test, carried out by a medical practitioner, involves the examination of her vagina to check if she is habituated to sexual intercourse. The practice is unscientific and does not provide any definite information. Moreover, such ‘information’ has no bearing on an allegation of rape. A handbook released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on dealing with sexual assault victims says, “There is no place for virginity (or ‘two-finger’) testing; it has no scientific validity.” Case in which the SC made recent observations A Bench of Justices D Y Chandrachud and Hima Kohli made the comments in its order restoring the conviction and sentencing of a man for the rape and murder of a minor girl in...

Last week, in Coimbatore, a woman officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF) accused her colleague of rape, and alleged that she was subject to a two-finger test. On Sunday, the Tamil Nadu Police arrested the accused, 29-year-old flight-lieutenant Amitesh Harmukh. IAF moved a court in Coimbatore to allow a court martial against the accused because he is a serving officer, and succeeded. The case will now be tried by IAF, which has already been criticised for its conduct in the case and treatment of the woman officer. PREMIUM This case is representative of the gross injustice meted out to victims of sexual assault for several reasons (Deepak Sansta/Hindustan Times) This case is representative of the gross injustice meted out to victims of sexual assault for several reasons. One, in 2013, the Supreme Court held that the two-finger test violates a subject’s right to privacy and deemed it illegal. Two, the test involves a doctor inserting two fingers in the vagina to detect if the hymen is present, to test the vagina’s size and laxity, and the sexual history of the victim — all of which are completely irrelevant in a case of sexual assault. Three, it is unscientific and prejudicial towards the victim, who is forced to relive the trauma of rape. Four, it completely ignores the fundamental problem that defines sexual assault — the lack of consent. Cases like this, especially in the armed forces, tend to be dealt with poorly. That the officer is now going to be court martialled is tro...

What is the Hoffman sign? The Hoffman sign refers to the results of the Hoffman test. This test is used to determine whether your fingers or thumbs flex involuntarily in response to certain triggers. The way that your fingers or thumbs react may be a sign of an underlying condition affecting your central nervous system. This includes the corticospinal nerve pathways, which help control movements in your upper body. Although it may be performed as part of a routine physical exam, it usually isn’t done unless your doctor has reason to suspect an underlying condition. Not all doctors consider the Hoffman test to be a reliable diagnostic tool by itself, because your response to the test can be affected by other factors. When it’s used, it’s typically alongside other diagnostic tests. This will allow your doctor to get a broader view of the signs from the symptoms you report. Keep reading to learn more about the test procedure and what you may need to do if you get a positive or negative result. To perform the Hoffman test, your doctor will do the following: • Ask you to hold out your hand and relax it so that the fingers are loose. • Hold your middle finger straight by the top joint with one hand. • Place one of their fingers on top of the nail on your middle finger. • Flick the middle fingernail by quickly moving their finger down so that your nail and your doctor’s nail make contact with each other. When your doctor performs this flicking motion, your finger tip is forced to...