'Act Will Remain as a Scar in Her Life': Bail Denied to Man Accused of Aiding Co-Accused in Raping Woman: Karnataka High Court
The Karnataka High Court, in a judgment delivered by Justice S Rachaiah in Criminal Appeal No. 1493 of 2025, dismissed the bail plea of Syed Parveez Mushraff, who is accused of facilitating the rape of a 19-year-old girl by a co-accused. The Court made strong observations on women's safety, referencing both Mahatma Gandhi and Manusmriti, while refusing to grant relief considering the heinous nature of the crime. Quoting Mahatma Gandhi…