The recent judgment by the Allahabad High Court, stating that groping a minor girl’s breast, touching her private parts, and breaking the drawstring of her salwar does not amount to an attempt to rape, has sparked nationwide outrage. Women’s rights activists, legal experts, and the Supreme Court itself have criticized the ruling for its insensitivity. The Supreme Court, led by Justices BR Gavai and AG Masih, slammed the decision, calling it inhumane and issued notices to the Uttar Pradesh government and other concerned parties. This case is not an isolated incident but part of a disturbing pattern where courts have made remarks that undermine the gravity of sexual violence against women. In 2021, the Bombay High Court ruled that skin-to-skin contact was necessary to constitute sexual assault under the POCSO Act, a judgment later overturned by the Supreme Court. Similarly, the judiciary has faced criticism for using derogatory language against women in court rulings. The gender disparity in the Indian judiciary further reflects systemic bias. With only 99 women judges out of 719 in High Courts and none ever serving as Chief Justice of India, the legal system remains male-dominated. The struggle for justice and gender equality in India’s courts continues.