'Control sexual urges': Calcutta HC judge's advise draws SC ire
'Control sexual urges': Calcutta HC judge's advise draws SC ire
The Supreme Court criticized certain aspects of the Calcutta High Court's ruling, deeming its remarks highly objectionable. Justices emphasized that judges should refrain from expressing personal views or preaching, stating that it was inappropriate in such cases. The Supreme Court further asserted that the High Court's observations violated the rights of adolescents under Article 21 of the Constitution. The apex court issued notices to the State government and others, and appointed amicus curiae to assist in the matter.
The Supreme Court criticized certain aspects of the Calcutta High Court's ruling, deeming its remarks highly objectionable. Justices emphasized that judges should refrain from expressing personal views or preaching, stating that it was inappropriate in such cases. The Supreme Court further asserted that the High Court's observations violated the rights of adolescents under Article 21 of the Constitution. The apex court issued notices to the State government and others, and appointed amicus curiae to assist in the matter.