Advocate Rebuked for Character Assassination of Rape Victim, Court Says It Is ‘Violative of Woman’s Dignity U/Art 21’: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court strongly criticised the conduct of an advocate who attempted to portray a rape survivor as a “woman of easy virtue” while arguing a criminal appeal. The Court warned the advocate to exercise restraint and responsibility while making submissions and held that such pleadings violate a woman’s fundamental right to dignity and privacy guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The matter was heard by…
