West Delhi school rape case: HC to pass order on cancelling bail of accused on June 29
The Delhi High Court is set to rule on June 29 regarding the potential cancellation of bail for a 57-year-old school caretaker accused of raping a minor. The proceedings also include allegations that the accused's son threatened the victim's mother.
Why it matters
This case highlights critical issues regarding child safety in schools and the judicial handling of sensitive POCSO Act cases.
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it will pass an order on June 29 on whether to cancel the bail granted to the 57-year-old caretaker accused of raping a three-year-old girl inside a private school in west Delhi. A Vacation Bench of Justice Vinod Kumar reserved its verdict on the petitions by Delhi Police and the complainant against the trial court’s May 7 order releasing Lalit Kumar on bail in the case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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