Pertinently, the government in its affidavit stated that it is committed to fully and meaningfully protecting the liberty and rights of every woman, and the question involved in the petition may not be treated merely as a question concerning the constitutional validity of a statutory provision, as the subject matter has very far-reaching socio-legal implications in the country.
The issue needs a comprehensive approach rather than a strictly legal approach, it was submitted.
“Both the executive and the legislature are equally concerned and committed to the protection of fundamental rights of its citizens. However, it is the considered opinion of the Central Government that this Hon’ble Court can be assisted only after a consultative process is undertaken by the Central Government with all stakeholder including all the State Governments,” the affidavit said.
Source: Barandbench
