Supreme Court quashes Allahabad HC’s ‘Touching minor not rape attempt’ observation; Orders judicial sensitivity guidelines

The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria stressed that adjudication in sexual offence cases must be grounded not only in legal principles but also in empathy.

Supreme Court quashes Allahabad HC’s ‘Touching minor not rape attempt’ observation; Orders judicial sensitivity guidelines
The Supreme Court bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and NV Anjaria stressed that adjudication in sexual offence cases must be grounded not only in legal principles but also in empathy.