THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
New Delhi, March 26: The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed certain observations made by the Allahabad High Court in a March 17 order, which stated that grabbing a woman’s breast and pulling the string of her pyjama do not constitute rape.
Taking suo motu cognisance of the order, the apex court found some of the remarks to be extremely insensitive and lacking a humane perspective.
A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih expressed deep concern over the language used in the high court’s ruling, emphasizing that it reflected a troubling insensitivity.
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The court has sought responses from the Centre, the Uttar Pradesh government, and other concerned parties regarding the matter.
The Allahabad High Court’s decision was issued in response to a revision petition filed by two individuals challenging a special judge’s order in Kasganj, which had summoned them under Section 376 (rape) of the Indian Penal Code, along with other charges.
While the High Court ruled that the alleged acts did not amount to rape, it categorized them under offenses related to assault or the use of criminal force with intent to disrobe or compel a woman to be naked.
