Supreme Court of India · 2021-01-20
MS. X vs THE STATE OF JHARKHAND
- Citation / case number
- SC 2019/39848
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- MS. X
- Respondent
- THE STATE OF JHARKHAND
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE R. SUBHASH REDDY, HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE M.R. SHAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed a writ petition filed by a rape victim under Article 32 of the Constitution, seeking protection and justice. The court directed the State of Jharkhand to provide details of all proceedings related to the petitioner and ensure her protection from any potential threats. The case highlights the intersection of criminal law and the rights of women, particularly in the context of Scheduled Tribes.