Thu Feb 27 14:09:49 UTC 2025: **Former CJI Chandrachud Calls for Law Enforcement, Not Just Legislation, to Curb Crimes Against Women**
**Mumbai, February 27, 2025** – Following the recent rape of a woman on a bus in Pune, former Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud stressed the urgent need for effective implementation of laws protecting women, rather than solely focusing on creating new legislation. His comments, made to reporters on Thursday, came in the wake of the incident involving a 26-year-old woman allegedly assaulted by a 37-year-old repeat offender. Police have launched a large-scale manhunt, forming thirteen teams to apprehend the suspect.
Justice Chandrachud drew parallels to the 2012 Nirbhaya case, highlighting that while legislative changes were made following that tragedy, their proper implementation is crucial for preventing such crimes. He emphasized the shared responsibility of society and law enforcement in ensuring women’s safety, advocating for thorough investigations, swift trials, and strong punishments. He underscored the fundamental need for women to feel safe while carrying out their daily lives, a cornerstone of a just society. The former CJI concluded by highlighting the significant role of the legal system and the police in achieving this goal.
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