In a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) titled as “Court on its Own Motion versus State of Jammu and Kashmir” vide judgement dated 15.10.2018, the Hon’ble Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir had directed the State of Jammu and Kashmir to examine the concept of “Sextortion” in the context of applicable laws and to amend the existing penal laws so that illegal acts, unwarranted demands for sexual favors and inappropriate contacts by the persons in authority are made punishable. The said issue relating to “Sextortion” was examined by the Governor and it was found that in order to prevent misuse of authority for unwanted sexual favors, it is expedient to amend the existing penal laws so as to curb this menace and prevent and check such misuse of position by persons in authority, fiduciary relationship or by a public servant.
Accordingly, a Bill to this effect i.e. the Jammu and…
