IN RE ASSESSMENT OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM IN RESPONSE TO SEXUAL OFFENCES vs

The Supreme Court emphasized the need for effective implementation of criminal law amendments post-Nirbhaya incident, particularly regarding the registration of FIRs under Section 154 of the Cr.P.C. The Court highlighted the importance of having woman police officers to record complaints of sexual offences and mandated that the statements of victims, especially those who are mentally or physically disabled, be recorded in a sensitive manner. The Court ordered a status report on the compliance of these provisions to ensure a responsive criminal justice system for sexual offences.