New Delhi, April 9 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the registry of the Allahabad High Court to redact the name of the complainant mother in a sensitive case involving an alleged attempt to rape a minor girl, in which the High Court had made controversial observations that drew nationwide outrage.
A bench, comprising Justices B R Gavai and Augustine George Masih, issued the direction while hearing a plea filed by the Just Rights for Children Alliance, along with the survivor's mother, challenging the March 17 order of the High Court.
The petitioners requested that their case be tagged with the suo motu proceedings initiated by the Apex Court, which are scheduled to be heard on April 15.
Senior Advocate H S Phoolka, appearing f...