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Indian court jails Uber driver for life for rape

– ‘Rape capital’ –

Uber was officially banned from Delhi in the aftermath of the attack, but the ban has not been strictly enforced and the company’s cars continue to operate in the capital.

The former Uber driver was tried by one of the fast-track courts introduced in 2013 following the fatal gang-rape of a student on a bus in Delhi, a crime that sparked nationwide protests about dangers to women.

The rape occurred days before the second anniversary of that now notorious attack, which earned Delhi the title of India’s “rape capital”, and brought the issue of violence against women back into the spotlight.

Yadav’s sentencing was delayed from October 23 because of a shortage of police in the Indian capital, which was preparing to host a summit of African leaders.

Uber set up its India operation in September 2013 and now works in more than a dozen cities.

Last month India’s federal government published new guidelines for web-based ride-hailing firms – including installing emergency alarms – a move seen as a boost for Uber’s battle for legal status.

India recorded 36,735 rape cases in 2014, with 2,096 of them in Delhi alone. Experts say those figures are likely to represent only the tip of the iceberg.

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