Supreme Court Urges Judicial Sensitivity In Sexual Offence Cases

The Supreme Court has stressed the need for greater judicial sensitivity in cases involving sexual offences, urging judges to follow the Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes and adopt a survivor-centric approach. The observations come after a series of controversial court rulings in sexual offence cases sparked nationwide criticism over the interpretation of acts of sexual violence. The apex court underscored that judicial reasoning must reflect the realities of survivors' experiences and avoid insensitive or stereotypical assumptions.