Interestingly, a PIL challenging the validity of FGM, practised among certain Muslims, is pending before a ninejudge SC bench, which is also seized of the challenge to alleged discriminatory practices against women at Sabarimala, Agiyari of Parsi communities and mosques.A a national consultation on ‘Safeguarding the girl child: towards a safer and enabling environment for her in India’ organised by juvenile justice committee headed by Justice B V Nagarathna, CJI B R Gavai said, “This vulnerability exposes them (girls) to disproportionately high risks of sexual abuse, exploitation, & harmful practices such as FGM, malnutrition, sex-selective abortions, trafficking, and child marriage against their will. From online harassment, cyberbullying, and digital stalking to misuse of personal data and deep fake imagery, the challenges have evolved in both scale and sophistication,” the CJI said. Justice Nagarathna said, “A young girl in India can be said to be a truly equal citizen only when she can freely aspire to do anything that her male counterpart does and receive the same quality of support and resources to do so, facing no barriers specific.”
Author: Dhananjay Mahapatra
Published at: 2025-10-11 21:51:38
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