Delhi journalist’s sexual harassment complaint: FIR not registered yet
Delhi Police have yet to register an FIR regarding a journalist's sexual harassment complaint, stating that the matter is currently under investigation. The delay has prompted legal scrutiny regarding the mandatory registration of FIRs under the Supreme Court's Lalita Kumari judgment.
Why it matters
The case raises critical questions about police accountability and the legal procedures for handling sexual assault complaints in India.
FIR has not been registered yet over a Delhi journalist’s allegation of sexual harassment and assault by a police official while she was covering a protest in New Delhi. Delhi Police said the complaint is being investigated and verified before a case is registered. The development has also raised questions over FIR registration under the Supreme Court’s Lalita Kumari judgment.
Published - October 04, 2026 02:30 pm IST
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