They were, however, hushed up by fellow lawyers, who requested the judge to appoint a “spokesperson” who can during the trial of the case inform one and all about the daily developments as the matter has touched public sentiments.

The judge asked them to put their views before the area magistrate concerned on the next date of hearing.

Before the filing of the charge sheet, women lawyers protested in the court complex demanding swift justice and strict action against the perpetrators of such crimes.