The Chief Justice of India SA Bobde on Monday asked a 23-year-old rape accused if he would marry his 18-year-old victim, who was a minor when he allegedly raped her multiple times.

“Will you marry her?” asked the CJI, according to reports. The accused’s advocate responded, “I will take instructions.” Bobde added, “You should have thought before seducing and raping the young girl. You knew you are a government servant... We are not forcing you to marry. Let us know if you will. Otherwise, you will say we are forcing you to marry her.”