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Rajasthan HC Summons DGP Over POCSO Case Lapses
25 Nov
Summary
- High court summoned the DGP over lapses in a POCSO case investigation.
- The accused's lawyer claimed the victim turned hostile due to a land dispute.
- Court questioned assigning a junior officer to investigate a sensitive POCSO case.
A single judge bench of the Rajasthan High Court has ordered the Director General of Police (DGP) to appear, citing significant lapses in the investigation of a Protection of Children From Sexual Offences (POCSO) case. The court's directive came during the hearing of a bail plea for an accused named Nitin Saini.
The defense counsel argued that the alleged victim had become hostile and stated no offense occurred, suggesting a family land dispute as the motive for false implication. This development, coupled with a viral video of the case, raised serious questions about the investigation's integrity and handling by the police.
Justice Sameer Jain highlighted that POCSO cases require experienced, senior officers, emphasizing the need for thoroughness and oversight. The court critically questioned why the investigation was assigned to a sub-inspector instead of a higher-ranking officer, despite the case's public visibility.
