Court Raps IO For 'False Replies' Over Sexual Assault Investigation, Orders State To Explain 'Lacunae' In Probing Crimes Against Women: Bombay High Court
The Bombay High Court recently highlighted serious investigative lapses in a case involving allegations of sexual assault and harassment under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case, titled Ravindra Dnyaneshwar Lagad vs. The State of Maharashtra & Anr., was brought before the bench comprising Justice A. S. Gadkari and Dr. Neela Gokhale. Background of the Case The Applicant, Ravindra Dnyaneshwar Lagad, filed an application under Section 482 of the Criminal…