The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the tragic Phalodi accident that claimed 15 lives, citing bad road conditions and lack of parking space, and has directed NHAI to submit a detailed report on the incident.
A Lucknow High Court judge said that grabbing breasts and breaking pyjamas is not enough to call it rape. This decision has angered people across the country. Senior lawyer Kapil Sibal criticized the ruling, saying, “With such judges adorning the Bench, God save this country!” He also blamed the Supreme Court for not taking strict action against such judges. Many legal experts and activists believe this kind of judgment makes the fight against sexual violence weaker.
A letter to the Chief Justice of India (CJI) urged the immediate removal of a judge who stated that grabbing a woman’s breast is not enough to constitute a rape allegation. The remark created nationwide outrage, with activists and legal experts condemning it as a dangerous precedent. Critics argue that such statements undermine the seriousness of sexual assault cases and violate the spirit of justice. The controversy has intensified calls for judicial accountability and gender-sensitive legal interpretations.
NEW DELHI: Today, 20th Feb, The Supreme Court of India emphasized that an Advocate-on-Record (AoR) must carefully check the accuracy of every petition or counter affidavit before filing it in court. The Bench, comprising Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan, made it clear that an AoR cannot shift the blame onto clients or other lawyers for any mistakes in legal documents.
A three-judge Bench, headed by Justice B.R. Gavai, will examine the issue on Thursday. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu notice of the Lokpal’s directive to investigate High Court judges. This development raises significant legal and constitutional questions. The hearing is expected to clarify the scope of Lokpal’s jurisdiction over the judiciary.