Supreme Court of India · 2022-01-11
Smruti Tukaram Badade vs The State Of Maharashtra
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Smruti Tukaram Badade
- Respondent
- The State Of Maharashtra
- Author
- D.Y. Chandrachud
- Bench
- Surya Kant, Dhananjaya Y Chandrachud
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of establishing facilities to ensure a safe and barrier-free environment for vulnerable witnesses during evidence recording. The court reiterated the importance of protective measures in trials involving sensitive offenses, referencing previous judgments that advocate for such arrangements. The ruling aims to enhance the judicial process's sensitivity towards vulnerable individuals, particularly in cases of sexual offenses.