Don't preach, SC says after Calcutta HC judges' needless remark
Friday, 8 December 2023
The Supreme Court disapproves the Calcutta High Court's sweeping observations on adolescent girls' sexual urges. The Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance and questions the validity of the High Court's order for acquitting the accused. The Supreme Court states that judges should decide cases based on law and facts, not preach during judicial proceedings. The Supreme Court finds the High Court's observations objectionable. The Supreme Court issues notice to the victim, accused, and West Bengal government.
The Supreme Court disapproves the Calcutta High Court's sweeping observations on adolescent girls' sexual urges. The Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance and questions the validity of the High Court's order for acquitting the accused. The Supreme Court states that judges should decide cases based on law and facts, not preach during judicial proceedings. The Supreme Court finds the High Court's observations objectionable. The Supreme Court issues notice to the victim, accused, and West Bengal government.
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