The Delhi High Court has issued a warning to lawyers, advising them not to use the cross-examination process to shame, humiliate, or pass moral judgment on victims of sexual crimes. Justice Chandrasekharan Sudha expressed disapproval over inquiries regarding a 17-year-old girl’s religious background, attire, and personal character, emphasizing that the judiciary has a duty to safeguard vulnerable witnesses. The court further noted that cross-examination should stay focused on relevant matters and must not serve as an additional cause of trauma for the victims.

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