Supreme Court Justice on Witch-Hunting: Gender Violence, Social Hierarchies, and Legal Solutions in Jharkhand
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath highlighted witch-hunting as severe gender-based violence rooted in social hierarchies during a seminar in Ranchi. He stressed the need for proactive victim support and rehabilitation, emphasizing that justice system effectiveness lies in grassroots accessibility. Other judges echoed concerns about structural inequalities and socio-economic vulnerabilities driving such crimes.
Supreme Court Justice Vikram Nath highlighted witch-hunting as severe gender-based violence rooted in social hierarchies during a seminar in Ranchi. He stressed the need for proactive victim support and rehabilitation, emphasizing that justice system effectiveness lies in grassroots accessibility. Other judges echoed concerns about structural inequalities and socio-economic vulnerabilities driving such crimes.
