‘We Are In Shame’: Supreme Court After Girl Set On Fire Case In Odisha | India News
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The Supreme Court has reacted to the horrific incident in Odisha, where a 15-year-old girl was set on fire.
Supreme Court reacts to girl set on fire incident in Odisha (PTI File)
The Supreme Court has remarked on the horrific incident in Odisha’s Puri, where a 15-year-old girl was set on fire by a few miscreants at Balanga in the district last week.
The top court described the incident as a “shame” and “unfortunate” and sought suggestions from the Centre and other parties on what steps can be taken to empower girls, homemakers in rural areas.
On July 19, a 15-year-old girl was set on fire by miscreants in Puri district. She was admitted to AIIMS Delhi, for treatment on Sunday. According to reports, three men came on a motorcycle at an isolated place in Puri and tied a handkerchief around her face. They set her on fire and fled. Upon hearing her screams, the locals rushed to the spot and shifted her to the hospital.
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi heard a petition by Supreme Court Women Lawyers Association.
“We need suggestions from everyone on what concrete steps can be taken to empower the school girls, homemakers, children in rural areas, who are the most vulnerable and the voiceless people. Our directions should have some impact and visible imprint,” the court said.
Senior advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani, who appeared for the Association, said that a couple of days ago, the minor was burnt, and similar incidents have taken place in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
“How long will this go on? This court needs to pass some directions for the safety of women,” Pawani said.
The bench reacted to the argument, “We are in shame, and it is unfortunate that these incidents are still taking place. This is not adversarial litigation. We need suggestions from the centre and all the parties.”
Justice Kant said that the registry has not put the Centre’s affidavit on record and posted the matter for next week.
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