Supreme Court Refuses to Reduce Lawyer’s 18-Month Sentence for Outraging Modesty Of Woman Judge

The Supreme Court refused to reduce the 18-month imprisonment of a lawyer, Sanjay Rathore, convicted under Sections 509, 189, and 353 of the IPC. 

Rathore had used abusive and sexually insulting language toward a woman judicial officer after his case was adjourned.

The bench observed that such behaviour, if tolerated, would make it difficult for women judicial officers, who form a majority in Delhi, to function safely. The petitioner, citing family issues, sought leniency.

The Court has granted him two weeks to surrender, and the matter will be heard next on the 24th of June 2025. (Sanjay Rathore v. State (Govt. of NCT Delhi) & Anr.)