(Ranjan Gogoi, C.J. and Deepak Gupta and Aniruddha Bose, JJ.)
In : Re Alarming Rise in the Number of Reported Child Rape Incidents
Suo Motu Writ (Crl.) No. 1/2019, decided on July 12, 2019
The Order of the court was delivered by
Order
1. A suo motu writ petition has been registered under the caption “In re alarming rise in the number of reported child rape incidents”. The same may now be listed on 15.7.2019.
2. The State-wise statement as well as collective data placed before the Court be made available to Shri V. Giri, learned Senior Counsel, who has consented to appear in the case as an Amicus Curiae. Mr. Giri is requested to assist the Court in formulating the directions that may be required to be issued.
3. Matter to be listed on 15.7.2019. We request Mr. Tushar Mehta, learned Solicitor General to be present in the Court on the said date.
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