“Staring at a Woman Colleague’s Body is Unethical Not Voyeurism”: Bombay High Court Clarifies Scope Of Section 354C IPC

The Bombay High Court held that staring at a woman colleague is unethical but does not constitute voyeurism under Section 354C IPC. It clarified the offence requires invasion of privacy through observing or recording private acts, not mere workplace misconduct.

Courts and Police Carry Social Baggage Which Makes Them Reluctant to Proactively Tackle Rape Cases: Retired Justice Gita Mittal

Former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal highlighted that social prejudices influence even legally trained minds, affecting rape case handling, noting reluctance among police, magistrates, and judges due to stigma surrounding sexual offences.