(Dipak Misra, C.J. and A.M. Khanwilkar and D.Y. Chandrachud, JJ.)
Nyayadhar _______________________________________ Petitioner
v.
Union of India Ministry of Home Affairs & Ors. _______ Respondent(s)
Writ Petition (Criminal) No. 156/2017, decided on October 13, 2017
The Order of the court was delivered by
Order
1. Mr. Alok Singh, learned counsel for the petitioner though has a different set of prayers in the writ petition, it fundamentally requires this Court to implement directions rendered in Criminal Appeal No. 1265 of 2017 [Rajesh Sharma v. State of U.P.]. Additionally, learned counsel would submit that certain lady members, certain organizations and welfare committees are to be involved.
2. At this stage, we are obligated to state that we are not in agreement with the decision rendered in Rajesh Sharma (supra) because we are disposed to think that it really curtails the rights of the women who are harassed under Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code. That apart, prima facie, we perceive that the guidelines may be in the legislative sphere.
3. Issue notice to the respondent Nos. 1 to 3. No notice need be issued to the respondent No. 4. Even if the petitioner does not take steps, the Registry shall see to it that the respondents are served.
4. Ms. Indu Malhotra and Mr. V. Shekhar, learned senior counsel are appointed as Amici Curiae to assist the Court in the matter.
5. List the matter on 29th November, 2017.
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