J&K cop accused of sexually exploiting constable gets bail from HC
A J&K police sub-inspector, Vikrant Kotwal, accused of sexually exploiting a woman constable on false promises of marriage, has been granted anticipatory bail by the High Court. The court observed that, given the prolonged relationship even after the woman knew he was married, the relationship appeared consensual.
Why it matters
This case highlights complexities in legal interpretations of consent, particularly in relationships involving power dynamics within professional settings, and raises questions about justice for alleged victims of sexual exploitation.
SRINAGAR: The J&K high court has granted anticipatory bail to a police sub-inspector accused of sexually exploiting a woman constable on the false promises of marriage, observing that prima facie, the relationship appeared to be consensual.The constable had alleged that the SI, Vikrant Kotwal, deliberately concealed his marital status to trap her into a relationship after they came in contact in Sept 2024 while posted at Samba police station.
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