Union Minister for Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi expressed strong disagreement with the Allahabad High Court's ruling regarding the definitions of rape and attempted rape. She called for the Supreme Court to intervene in the matter, emphasizing the need for the highest court to take serious notice of the ruling. Devi's comments were echoed by Shiv Sena leader and Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, who urged the Chief Justice of India and the Supreme Court collegium to dismiss the judge responsible for the controversial ruling and to review the order. Both officials underscored the potential negative impact of such verdicts on women's rights and the progress made in the legal framework surrounding sexual offenses.