Supreme Court deeply disturbed over Manipur video; Urges swift action against perpetrators.
The Supreme Court, deeply disturbed by video showing women being molested, urges swift action against perpetrators. The court urged the Central and State authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators responsible for the heinous act.
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The video of two tribal women being paraded naked and molested, which surfaced on social media, deeply disturbed the Supreme Court. The court expressed concern and distress over the heinous act and called upon the Central and State authorities to promptly take action against the perpetrators involved in the incident.
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Here are CJI DY Chandrachud’s top quotes on Manipur women harassment incident:
The Supreme Court expressed profound distress and concern regarding the videos that surfaced recently, depicting disturbing incidents of violence against women. The court strongly condemned the use of women as instruments to inflict gender violence, especially in areas of communal strife. Such actions were deemed as the grossest violations of constitutional principles and human rights.
The court urged the government, both at the Central and State levels, to step up and take immediate and effective action against the perpetrators responsible for these appalling acts. Failure to do so would prompt the court to intervene further to ensure that justice prevails.
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The justices emphasized the need for the government to apprise the court of the concrete steps taken to bring the perpetrators to justice. The court stressed the importance of holding the wrongdoers accountable for their actions, given the gravity of the offenses committed.
Overall, the court’s statements conveyed a strong message against violence towards women and emphasized the urgency for the government to act decisively in upholding constitutional values and protecting human dignity.
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