Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Supreme Court to Hear Plea on Alleged Gujarat Custodial Assault
A 17-year-old boy in Gujarat was taken into custody by the police because they thought he stole something.
His sister says the police hurt and sexually assaulted him while he was in custody.
She has asked the Supreme Court to look into what happened.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear her request next week.
The court will examine the claims of torture and assault.
The boy was taken by Botad police from a fair.
The case will be discussed in court on September 15th.
The Supreme Court will hear a plea regarding a 17-year-old boy.
The boy was allegedly tortured and sexually assaulted while in police custody.
The plea was filed by the minor's elder sister.
The boy was taken into custody on suspicion of theft.
The hearing will be held next week, on September 15.
- Who
- A 17-year-old boy and the Gujarat Police.
- What
- The Supreme Court will hear a plea alleging the boy was tortured and sexually assaulted while in police custody.
- When
- The Supreme Court agreed to hear the plea next week; specifically on September 15.
- Where
- Gujarat.
- Why
- The boy was allegedly tortured after being picked up on suspicion of theft.
- Victim
- 17-year-old boy
- Allegations
- Torture and sexual assault
- Location of Incident
- Gujarat
- Suspected Crime
- Theft
- Petitioner
- Minor's elder sister
- Court
- Supreme Court
- Next Hearing
- September 15