The Supreme Court sprang into action over a horrifying domestic attack on advocate Madhu Rajput at Karkardooma Court in Delhi. Taking suo motu notice, the court addressed the April 24 nighttime assault by her husband and relatives using lethal sharp-edged weapons.
Madhu suffered grievous wounds to her head and torso. Locked in her Sonia Vihar office post-attack, she faced further agony as three facilities denied her admission. Only basic first aid was given until AIIMS accepted her at dawn, where she battles for life.
During an expedited hearing, CJI Suryakant’s bench lambasted the medical negligence. Instructions went out to law enforcement to trace her young daughters and guarantee their safety—the older child remains with nana-nani. A thorough probe was mandated, with a report due soon.
To support recovery, NALSA was tasked with disbursing funds for medical bills and child welfare by tomorrow. The Chief Justice highlighted protecting female advocates as a priority.
This brazen violence has ignited outrage, with legal bodies rallying for justice. It spotlights systemic failures in victim response, from family brutality to institutional barriers, as the top court pushes for immediate remedies and long-term safeguards.
