The Minister of the Union for the Development of Women and Children, Annapurna Devi, said Friday that the Supreme Court should intervene in the ruling of the Superior Court of Allahabad, which argued that actions such as grabbing the breasts or breaking a chain of pijamas do not constitute a violation or an attempt to violate, but that they fall under the minor position of aggravated sexual aggression.
Image: People protest against the alleged sexual assault and the murder of a postgraduate doctor to the doctor of the RG Kar hospital in Kolkata. Photography: Ani photo
Speaking to journalists outside the Lok Sabha, Devi said that “I did not agree” with the verdict and asked the Supreme Court to take over the matter.
“I am completely against this decision and the Supreme Court should take note of it. Such ruling does not take place in a civilized society,” he said.
The minister also expressed concern about the broader implications of the sentence, warning that he could send a wrong message to society.
“Somewhere, this will have a negative impact on society and we will discuss this matter more,” he added.
The deputy of Rajya Sabha, Swati Maliwal, criticized the ruling as “shameful” and “absolutely incorrect.”
Maliwal questioned the message that this ruling sends to society, particularly regarding crimes against children.
“This is” deeply shameful and absolutely incorrect. What message do you want to give to society? That a girl can be subject to such horrible acts, and will not yet be considered violation? “He told reporters outside Parliament.
Maliwal urged the Supreme Court to intervene immediately and take strict measures against such judicial interpretations.
“The Supreme Court must intervene in this matter without delay, and strict measures must be taken,” he said.
The case involved an 11 -year -old girl in Kasganj de Uttar Pradesh who was attacked in 2021 by two men: Pawan and Akash.
The defendant grabbed his breasts, broke the pajamas rope and tried to drag her under a sewer while walking with her mother. The assailants fled when the passers -by intervened when they heard their screams.
