Karat said these words have serious implications in granting of bail in cases of rape & asked CJI Bobde to consider the effect such remarks will have on the psyche of victims.
Speaking at the International Judges' Conference, Chief Justice S A Bobde said the Constitution has created a "strong and independent judiciary" which was separated from the executive and the legislature.
CJI Bobde said one of his relatives had earlier appeared on behalf of the victim's mother in the case, and so it would be appropriate for another bench to hear the review plea.
In an interview with ThePrint, Justice Bobde, who will be sworn in as CJI on 18 November, says the only problem afflicting Indian judiciary is high number of vacancies.
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