Archive · 22 Jun 2025
Assam Court Frames Charges Against IPS Officer in Sexual Harassment Case
In Assam, an IPS officer named Gaurav Upadhyay is now facing charges in court.
The charges relate to a case from 2019 where he is accused of sexually harassing a minor.
The court has said there were two incidents.
This case involves laws designed to protect children and address sexual offenses.
The court is pushing for a quick resolution.
The officer will next appear in court to state if he pleads guilty.
Assam court framed charges against IPS officer Gaurav Upadhyay.
Charges include the POCSO Act and sections of the IPC.
The case involves a 2019 incident of alleged sexual molestation.
The court noted two alleged incidents occurred in 2019.
Next hearing is scheduled for July 21 for the accused to plead.
- Who
- IPS officer Gaurav Upadhyay and a minor girl.
- What
- A special court framed charges against IPS officer Gaurav Upadhyay.
- When
- The incident occurred in 2019, charges were framed recently, and the next hearing is scheduled for July 21.
- Where
- Assam
- Why
- The court found sufficient evidence to frame charges under POCSO Act and IPC sections for alleged sexual harassment.
Victim/Prosecution's Perspective
Accused's Perspective
Incident Validity
Victim/Prosecution's Perspective
The alleged incidents occurred.
Accused's Perspective
The accused disputes the allegations.
- Accused
- Gaurav Upadhyay, IPS officer
- Current Position
- Additional Secretary of the State Transport Department
- Incident Year
- 2019
- Charges
- POCSO Act, IPC sections 354, 354A
- Court
- Special POCSO court, Karbi Anglong
- Next Hearing
- July 21
