The Kerala High Court granted bail to assistant director Dhinil Babu, accused of casting couch sexual assault after allegedly luring an actress with a Dulquer Salman film role. Noting his custody and investigation progress, the Court imposed strict conditions
Calcutta High Court Today (Mar 24) questions CBI over key gaps in the RG Kar rape-murder probe. Victim’s family demands fresh investigation as new facts may point to more accused.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court of India, on Monday, March 17, dismissed a plea filed by the parents of the victim in the RG Kar rape-murder case, who had sought a fresh investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). However, the court permitted them to continue their legal battle in the Calcutta High Court.
The Bombay High Court emphasized the need for a committee to enforce POCSO rules, proposing the inclusion of retired IPS officer Meera Borwankar, former Bombay High Court judge Sadhana Jadhav, and Shalini Phasalkar Joshi. The court also criticized the flawed implementation and progress in investigations related to sexual assault on minors. It highlighted the importance of thorough investigations, female attendants in boys’ schools, and video recordings for statements in POCSO cases. The court adjourned the matter for four weeks and instructed the committee to submit a report in eight weeks.
