New Delhi, April 15 -- The Supreme Court on Tuesday criticised the Allahabad High Court for its remark that the rape victim herself invited trouble and cautioned judges against making inappropriate observations.

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Augustine George Masih took exception to a recent observation by the High Court that the woman herself had invited trouble and was responsible for the alleged rape committed against her.

The bench said that while the judge's discretion regarding bail is dependent on the facts of each case, such unwarranted observations against the complainant should be avoided.

"There is another order now by another judge. Yes, bail can be granted, but what is this discussion that she herself invited trouble, et...