SC Issues Notice To Two Lawyers Making Derogatory Remarks Against Women In BBC Documentary

24 March, New Delhi

The Supreme Court Tuesday issued notices to two lawyers for making derogatory remarks against women in the BBC documentary, India’s Daughter, on the gang rape of a student in Delhi on 16th December, 2012. The court sought their response in two weeks. The lawyers are M L Sharma and A P Singh.

A bench comprising justices V Gopala Gowda and C Nagappan said it has heard the arguments and grievances urged in a petition by the Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association seeking restriction on the entry of the two advocates in the apex court premises.

It said the matter requires consideration in view of the factual and legal submissions. The petition had alleged that the advocates’ remarks in the documentary were inhumane, outrageous, and are in violation of the dignity of women.