Don't Use 'Lost Chastity', 'Outraged Modesty' in Rape Cases: Supreme Court Guidelines
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Don't use 'lost chastity', 'outraged modesty' in rape cases: Supreme Court guidelines
The Supreme Court has asked judges to avoid gender-stereotypical and victim-blaming language in rape and sexual assault judgments. The guidelines seek to centre consent, dignity and survivor protection throughout the trial process.
No "Lost Chastity", "Helpless Woman": Top Court Guidelines For Rape Trials
The panel said sensitive judicial language was essential to ensure fairness, dignity and impartiality, and stressed that judges should avoid stereotypical or victim-blaming questions. It also said victims should not be forced to interact with the accused.
The National Judicial Academy (NJA) recently issued a new guideline, following a Supreme Court order. The guideline advises judges to take important precautions when hearing rape and sexual harassment cases. According to the expert committee, judges are advised to base their verdicts solely on the evidence, rather than on the victim's character, clothing, or lifestyle. The guideline also emphasizes the importance of sensitivity. Judges should av…
Following the Supreme Court's direction, the National Judicial Academy (NJA) has issued a guideline. Judges have been advised to exercise certain caution when hearing and writing judgments in cases of rape and sexual harassment. The expert committee advises judges to base their judgments solely on the evidence, rather than the victim's character, clothing, lifestyle, or morals. They have also been advised to avoid using words like "outrage of mo…
Not ‘victim’, but ‘survivor’: Supreme Court issues first-of-its-kind guide on gender-sensitive language in sexual offence cases
The Supreme Court has advised judges and lawyers to avoid words and phrases that stigmatise survivors or reinforce patriarchal stereotypes. The court said words used in judgments and courtrooms can shape public perception which makes it crucial to adopt survivor-centric terminology.
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