Supreme Court scrutinises Patna High Court verdict on salwar removal case
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of India took suo motu cognizance of a controversial decision by the Patna High Court that declared attempting to remove a woman's salwar does not constitute rape. The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Patna High Court’s registry, citing offending remarks in the judgment. The move signals the apex court’s intent to review the ruling and address concerns about the protection of women’s rights. QUOTE: “There are some offending observations in the judgment.” — Supreme Court
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- Center (3): Free Press Journal, Hindustan Times, Tribune India
Sources
- MP High Court Issues Notice To Centre On Plea Challenging Special Marriage Act Provision — Free Press Journal (center)
- Supreme Court objects to Patna HC judgement on removing salwar, pressing chest not amounting to rape — Hindustan Times (center)
- ‘Attempting to remove woman’s salwar doesn’t amount to rape’: SC takes suo motu cognizance of Patna HC’s controversial verdict — Tribune India (center)