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Allahabad High Court

Judicial Blindspot

The recent intervention by the Supreme Court in a sexual assault case has reignited concerns about judicial sensitivity and legal interpretation in cases of sexual violence.

SC takes umbrage at Allahabad HC for holding grabbing minor girl’s breasts no attempt to rape

Terming it a “serious matter” and “total insensitiveness” on part of the judge who authored the judgement, Justice BR Gavai heading a bench also comprising Justice Augustine George Masih said, “It is a serious matter. Total insensitiveness on part of the judge. This was at the stage of issuing summons. We are sorry to use such harsh words against the judge.”