उप पुलिस महानिरीक्षक बनाम एस. समुत्तिरम
| Citation | (2013) 1 SCC 598 |
| Court | Supreme Court of India |
| Date | 30 November 2012 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Bench | K.S. Radhakrishnan, Dipak Misra JJ. |
| Acts/Articles | IPC Sections 294, 509, Article 21 |
| Category | Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Women's Rights |
Key Principle Established
Directions issued to combat eve-teasing nationwide — deployment of plain-clothed female police, CCTV installation, complaint committees in all institutions.
The case arose from incidents of eve-teasing and sexual harassment in public places. The Supreme Court took cognizance of the widespread problem affecting women and girl students in buses, trains, educational institutions, and workplaces.
This judgment led to nationwide anti-eve-teasing measures and strengthened the safety infrastructure for women in public spaces. It was a precursor to the Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013 which introduced stricter penalties for sexual offences.
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