Chief Justice of India Justice K.G.Balakrishnan said that Judges, lawyers and social activists should give due regard to the wishes of the rape victim if the victim chooses to marry the rapist or a baby conceived from the Rape.
Justice K. G. Balakrishnan, Chief justice of Indian Supreme Court also said that Judges, lawers and social activists should also ensure that they do not take an overtly paternalist approach when they have to make decisions for the welfare of rape victims.
Chief Justice made his statements while address in a seminar.
In a Seminar on Access to Justice, relief and rehabilitation of Rape victims which was organized by Ministry of women and child development as part of International Woman's day programmer,the Chief Justice added that Due Regard must be given to their personal autonomy since in some cases the victim may choose to marry the perpetrator or choose to give birth to a child conceived through forced intercourse.
Veerappa Moili, Hon'ble Union Minister & Krishna Hon'ble Union minister for State women and child development were also addressed the participants of the Seminar.
Justice K. G. Balakrishnan, Chief justice of Indian Supreme Court also said that Judges, lawers and social activists should also ensure that they do not take an overtly paternalist approach when they have to make decisions for the welfare of rape victims.
Chief Justice made his statements while address in a seminar.
In a Seminar on Access to Justice, relief and rehabilitation of Rape victims which was organized by Ministry of women and child development as part of International Woman's day programmer,the Chief Justice added that Due Regard must be given to their personal autonomy since in some cases the victim may choose to marry the perpetrator or choose to give birth to a child conceived through forced intercourse.
Veerappa Moili, Hon'ble Union Minister & Krishna Hon'ble Union minister for State women and child development were also addressed the participants of the Seminar.
News reported by News Vision - Online News Paper
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