Supreme Court Pulls Up Allahabad High Court For Rape Survivor Remark

The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Allahabad High Court for its remark suggesting that the rape victim had "invited trouble," cautioning judges to refrain from making inappropriate and insensitive observations.

A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih strongly objected to a recent remark by the High Court, which suggested the woman had invited trouble and was responsible for the alleged rape.

"There is another order now by another judge. Yes, bail can be granted, but what is this discussion that she herself invited trouble, etc. One has to be careful when saying such things especially on this side (judges)," Justice Gavai said.