Mumbai judge overrules magistrate in case of mob attack, upholds right to promote religion
A sessions court overturned a magistrate's dismissal of a woman's assault complaint, upholding her constitutional right to promote her religion. The judge ruled the lower court erred by relying on a police report without allowing the victim to present evidence. Proceedings are now reinstated for the woman and her alleged attackers.
A sessions court overturned a magistrate's dismissal of a woman's assault complaint, upholding her constitutional right to promote her religion. The judge ruled the lower court erred by relying on a police report without allowing the victim to present evidence. Proceedings are now reinstated for the woman and her alleged attackers.
