Sex crimes: HC wants Centre, TN to respond to queries by Aug 1

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Press Trust of India Chennai
Last Updated : Jul 30 2018 | 9:50 PM IST

Taking note of rampant sexual abuse of toddlers and children, the Madras High Court has wondered whether something was wrong with the society or with the psychology of men.

Observing that "the land of spirituality and divinity is somehow getting damaged or getting lowered to be called as 'Land of rapes'," Justice N Kirubakaran last week said, "Even toddlers or children are not spared by these brute beasts."

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First Published: Jul 30 2018 | 9:50 PM IST

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