Madras HC Slams Centre Over Cyber Crime Handling by Male Officers: “Does It Not Amount to Violating Her Right to Dignity?”

The Madras High Court criticised the Centre for making a woman cybercrime victim watch objectionable videos with seven male officers. “Does it not amount to violating her right to dignity?” the court asked while directing corrective action.

PIL Filed in Supreme Court Against New Criminal Law Bills: Calls for Expert Committee and Reform

A public interest litigation has been filed today in the Supreme Court against three newly amended criminal law bills in India. The petitioner seeks the formation of an expert committee to evaluate the legislation’s viability. The proposed bills aim to reform the country’s criminal laws, but the petition highlights various defects and discrepancies.(arguments: 50 words)