Probe sex assault case against Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad, court directs Delhi cops
A Delhi court has ordered police to complete an inquiry into a sexual assault complaint against MP Chandrashekhar Azad. The court rejected a police request for more time, noting that the nature of the alleged offense does not permit a preliminary inquiry.
Why it matters
This case highlights judicial oversight in high-profile criminal complaints against elected officials and the legal standards for police investigations.
NEW DELHI: A Delhi court has issued a notice to DCP, IGI airport, directing that an inquiry into a sexual assault complaint against Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad be completed and the report be filed by the next date of hearing, after rejecting Delhi Police's request for more time.The court of additional chief judicial magistrate Neha Mittal listed the matter for further hearing on Oct 23.The complainant has accused Azad of raping her on the pretext of marriage.Alleging that police failed to register an FIR, she had approached the court seeking a direction for registration of a case against Azad.During earlier proceedings, the court issued a notice to Delhi Police and asked…
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