The Supreme Court took suo motu notice of an Allahabad High Court ruling that said grabbing a minor girl’s breasts did not amount to attempted rape. The CJI stressed the need for simple, victim-sensitive language and hinted at comprehensive guidelines for courts dealing with sexual offence cases.
Hearing in the Shahi Jama Masjid–Harihar Mandir dispute has been postponed to August 5 due to a lawyers’ strike. The case involves claims of a mosque built over a temple, sparking legal and communal tensions.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday (Dec 17) addressed a matrimonial dispute involving a woman who divorced her husband in 2016 due to cruelty. The Court reinstated her Section 125 CrPC petition for maintenance, directing the family court to reconsider the case. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of concise legal documents, criticizing a 128-page synopsis submitted by the appellant.
