‘Tormented for no good reason’: Supreme Court directs CBI to probe Bengaluru woman’s case accusing ex-husband of sexually assaulting daughter
Indian Express·2d ago·Fear
What Happened
The Supreme Court directed the CBI to investigate allegations that a Bengaluru man sexually assaulted his minor daughter. A medical examination in March 2024 indicated assault occurred. Police registered cases under the Juvenile Justice Act and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The CBI will form a committee headed by a DIG-ranked officer, including a woman psychologist and doctor. The case stems from a custody dispute between divorced parents ongoing since 2018.
Key Entities
Supreme Court of IndiaCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)BengaluruJustice J B ParadiwalaJustice K V ViswanathanJayaprakash Nagar police stationKarnataka High CourtProtection of Children from Sexual Offences Act 2012Juvenile Justice Act 2015