The Bench additional recorded that the trauma was compounded when the matter reached the police.
“As an alternative of taking cognizance the petitioner and the relations had been bodily assaulted. They had been requested to stay silent concerning the incident. FIR 129/2026 was then lodged on subsequent day that’s on March 17,” the Courtroom famous in its order.
It additionally flagged evident inconsistencies within the investigation.
“FIR was underneath sections much like 302 and 201 of IPC. No offence underneath Safety of Youngsters from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) or Part 376 was lodged although the case was obvious case of sexual assault,” the Courtroom mentioned.
The accused was apprehended solely on March 18, the Bench additional famous.
