Today, On 20th March, During a bail plea hearing, Justice Surya Kant reprimanded the counsel for repeatedly referring to a minor’s case as a “consensual relationship” in the Special Leave Petition (SLP). The judge questioned the counsel’s legal understanding, emphasizing that a minor cannot legally consent. Expressing frustration, he remarked, “Are you the Advocate on Record who qualified the exam? If so, then something is wrong with the committee,we will investigate it.” The exchange highlights concerns over legal competence in sensitive cases involving minors.
