SC Directs National Judicial Academy to Form Expert Committee on Sexual Offenses

• Supreme Court emphasizes the need for sensitivity in judicial approach for sexual offense cases.
• National Judicial Academy directed to form an expert committee to prepare guidelines for judges.
• CJI Suryakant's bench notes previous efforts yielded no benefit, seeks comprehensive understanding.
• Committee to prepare a report on 'Developing Sensitivity and Compassion in Judges and Judicial Processes'.
• Guidelines must consider linguistic diversity and prioritize victims/complainants, especially vulnerable groups.