SC Slams 'Pajama String' Rape Remark, Orders Sensitivity Guidelines

• CJI Surya Kant criticized the Allahabad High Court's remark that "breaking the string of a pajama is not rape."
• The Supreme Court overruled the Allahabad High Court's decision, which had dismissed attempted rape charges.
• SC will issue comprehensive guidelines for courts nationwide to ensure sensitivity and victim dignity in sexual offense judgments.
• The Allahabad High Court had deemed the act as "molestation" because the accused did not proceed further after grabbing breasts and breaking the pajama string.

Why It Matters: SC to issue guidelines for sensitive judicial language in sexual offense cases.