India's Supreme Court initiates proceedings against Karnataka High Court Judge for controversial remarks on a woman lawyer.

The Supreme Court of India has initiated suo motu proceedings regarding controversial remarks made by Karnataka High Court Judge Vedavyasachar Srishananda against a woman lawyer during a court hearing. The five-judge bench, led by Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, has requested a report from the Karnataka High Court and plans to establish guidelines for judicial conduct in light of the comments, which were amplified on social media. A hearing is scheduled for September 26.

September 20, 2024
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