The Supreme Court today took suo motu cognizance for assessment of the criminal justice system in response to sexual offences.<br />'' <br />'' A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde sought response and status report by February 7, 2020 from all the states and high courts on several aspects in such cases.<br />'' <br />'' The bench, also comprising Justices B R Gavai and Surya Kant, said, it needs to collate information and status for holistic implementation of provisions of rape law.<br />'' <br />'' The Apex court also appointed senior advocate Siddharth Luthra as amicus curiae for assisting it in the matter. <br />''