Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Mar 3 : High Court has directed the trial court to take all necessary steps to protect the rape victim and the witness of the case and directed the investigation agency to cooperate with the trial court.
The court was hearing a plea challenging the order dated 13.11.2018, passed by Sessions Judge, Kupwara, whereby the bail was granted to accused in a case arising out of FIR No.11/2018 for offence under Section 376 RPC of Police Station, Karnah.
A further direction has been sought upon police to take action against the Sub Inspector for misusing his official position while dealing with the case.
Petitioner has submitted before the court that the prosecuting agency is being influenced or pressurized in fair investigation of the case, however the said assertion has been denied by the official respondents.
Justice Sanjay Dhar in the facts and circumstances of the case, disposed of the petition with a direction to the Sessions Court Kupwara to ensure fair and impartial trial of the case.
“The trial court shall take all necessary steps as are available under law to protect the prosecutrix and other prosecution witnesses and in this regard, the concerned police shall extend all possible cooperation to the trial court”, Justice Dhar directed.
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