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Abstract This paper explores the prevalence of rape crimes and the victimization experienced by rape survivors in contemporary India. It reveals the customs, mentality, laws, and practices surrounding rape, which harm survivors. India's traditions and cultural norms contribute to victim-blaming and stigmatization, perpetuating a culture of silence and perpetuating a cycle of violence. The prevailing mentality favors perpetrators over survivors, with victim-blaming attitudes, lack of empathy, and questioning survivors' credibility further obstructing the path to justice. The legal framework and practices related to rape in India pose significant challenges for survivors, with inadequate implementation of laws, delays in judicial proceedings, and a lack of sensitivity in the criminal justice system hindering their access to justice. The absence of comprehensive support systems and the limited availability of specialized services further exacerbate their difficulties. To combat rape crimes and support survivors, it is essential to foster a societal shift in attitudes, dismantle patriarchal norms, implement education and awareness programs, and implement legal reforms. By challenging regressive customs, altering mentalities, and overhauling legal frameworks, India can create a society where survivors are empowered, violence is condemned, and justice is served.