S. B. SINHA, C. J.

( 1 ) A novel question as regards the validity of Sections 54 and 155 (4) of the Indian Evidence Act being violative of Article 14 of the Constitution of India has been raised in this application which has been filed by way of public interest litigation. According to the petitioner the character of an accused becomes irrelevant in terms of Section 54 of the evidence Act whereas the same is used against a prosecutrix in terms of sub-section (4) of Section 155 thereof.

( 2 ) IN the aforementioned situation the petitioner has prayed for the following reliefs:"it is, therefore, prayed that this Hon ble court may be pleased to issue a writ, order or direction more particularly one in the nature of writ of mandamus directing the respondent 1 herein to bring in suitable amendment to Sections 54 and 155 (4) of Indian Evidence Act, 1872 and also Section 179 of Criminal procedure Code so as to suit to the women victims insofar as jurisdiction for registration of crimes is concerned and consequently direct the respondents herein to take effective steps in conduction of efficient and speedy trial to try the offenders who commit heinous crimes on Indian women and also in prov

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