Supreme Court to States: "File Replies or Face Ex-Parte & Fine" in Crimes Against Women PIL Supreme Court Supreme Court to States: “File Replies or Face Ex-Parte & Fine” in Crimes Against Women PIL The Supreme Court warned States and UTs of ex-parte action and fines for delaying replies in a PIL on rising crimes against women. Justice Nagarathna stressed preventive steps like moral education over harsher punishments. By Hardik Khandelwal 19 August 2025, 5:04 PM19 August 2025, 5:04 PM
