Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Delhi Court Acquits Maliwal, Singh in Victim Identity Case
A Delhi court found Swati Maliwal and Bhupender Singh not guilty.
They were accused of accidentally sharing the name of a young girl who was the victim of a serious crime.
The court said there wasn't enough proof that they did what they were accused of.
This means they are not guilty.
Swati Maliwal and Bhupender Singh were acquitted by a Delhi court.
They were accused of disclosing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim.
The charges were under the Juvenile Justice Act.
The court found the prosecution failed to prove the charges.
The case involved alleged sharing of a notice and news channel display.
- Who
- Swati Maliwal, Bhupender Singh, the prosecution, and the court.
- What
- Acquittal of Swati Maliwal and Bhupender Singh in a case regarding the disclosure of a minor rape victim's identity.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Delhi Court
- Why
- Maliwal and Singh were accused of violating the Juvenile Justice Act by disclosing the victim's identity.
- Defendants
- Swati Maliwal, Bhupender Singh
- Accusation
- Disclosing identity of a minor rape victim
- Victim
- 14-year-old girl
- Outcome
- Acquittal
- Court
- Delhi Court
- Relevant Law
- Juvenile Justice Act
Sources
Court Acquits AAP MP Swati Maliwal in 2016 Rape Victim Identity Disclosure Case
Delhi court acquits Swati Maliwal accused of revealing rape victim’s name
Delhi court acquits Swati Maliwal accused of revealing rape victim's name