Archive · 15 Sep 2025
SC Directs Minor's Custodial Torture Plea to Gujarat HC
A 17-year-old boy was allegedly abused by police in Gujarat.
His sister asked the Supreme Court to help, alleging sexual assault and illegal confinement.
The court decided not to intervene immediately.
They told her to go to the Gujarat High Court first.
She was concerned about preserving CCTV footage from the police station.
The police allegedly kept the boy in custody and beat him, while also failing to produce him before a magistrate.
An FIR has been filed against four constables.
The Supreme Court declined to hear a plea regarding alleged police torture of a minor.
The incident involves a 17-year-old boy and the Gujarat Police.
The plea alleged sexual assault and illegal detention of the minor.
The court directed the petitioner to approach the Gujarat High Court.
The petitioner raised concerns about preserving CCTV footage.
- Who
- A 17-year-old boy and the Gujarat Police
- What
- The Supreme Court refused to hear a plea regarding the alleged sexual assault and torture of a minor.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred between August 19 and 28, and the Supreme Court heard the plea on Monday.
- Where
- Botad town in Gujarat.
- Why
- The Supreme Court directed the petitioner to approach the High Court instead of hearing the plea.
- Incident Type
- Alleged sexual assault and custodial torture
- Victim
- 17-year-old boy
- Location of Incident
- Botad town, Gujarat
- Alleged Perpetrator
- Gujarat Police
- Plea Filed By
- Sister of the alleged victim
- Date of Alleged Custody
- August 19 to 28
- Supreme Court Ruling
- Directed petitioner to move High Court
- FIR Filed
- Yes, against four constables
