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Karnataka HC judge expunges derogatory comments made by him on rape victim

The judge also said the observations of the court shall not influence the investigation

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Justice Krishna S Dixit expunged four lines from the June 22 order

Press Trust of India Bengaluru

A Karnataka High Court Judge has expunged certain observations made by him on the conduct of the complainant in a rape case, while granting bail to the accused last month.

Justice Krishna S Dixit expunged four lines from the June 22 order, following an application filed by the State, which had contended that the observations -- which had drawn criticism from a section of society like activists and lawyers -- were likely to influence the investigation and trial.


"Taking note of the contents of respondent-States application, which is