A division bench of Justices Siddharth Mridul and Anup Jairam Bhambhani said that rape is abhorrent not only against the victim, but also for the society at large.
“The offences against minors, more particularly sexual assault are increasing alarmingly and it is, therefore, necessary for the courts to imbibe the legislative wisdom. The plight of a victim and the shock suffered can be felt instinctively; as the victim of rape is left devastated by the traumatic experience, as well as an unforgettable shame; being haunted by the memory of the horrific experience forcing her into a state of terrifying melancholia,” the judgment stated.
Source: Barandbench
