Delhi HC overturns bail in Janakpuri school rape case; asks caretaker to surrender
The Delhi High Court has cancelled the bail of a school caretaker accused of raping a three-year-old girl, ordering him to surrender by July 1. The court agreed with the prosecution that the severity of the POCSO Act charges and the child's identification of the perpetrator warranted the cancellation of bail.
Why it matters
This ruling underscores the judicial system's approach to handling cases of child sexual abuse and the strict application of the POCSO Act.
The Delhi High Court on Monday (June 29, 2026) cancelled the bail granted to a 57-year-old private school caretaker accused of raping a three-year-old girl on the premises in west Delhi's Janakpuri area, and asked him to surrender on July 1.
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