Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Delhi Court Frames Rape, Murder, Robbery Charges in IRS Case
A Delhi court has formally accused Rahul Meena of rape, murder and robbery.
The charges concern the death of a 22-year-old woman at her home.
Prosecutors say Meena had previously worked as a domestic helper for her family.
They allege he entered the house while her parents were away.
They also say he assaulted and strangled her and took money, jewellery and phones.
Her parents found her unconscious after returning home, and she later died in hospital.
Police arrested Meena at a hotel in Dwarka on the day of the incident.
The trial’s prosecution evidence is scheduled to begin on September 7.
These are allegations, and the court will consider evidence during the trial.
A Delhi court framed rape, murder and robbery charges against former domestic help Rahul Meena.
Meena is accused of killing the 22-year-old daughter of a senior Indian Revenue Service officer on April 22.
Prosecutors allege he entered the Kailash Hills residence with a hidden key while the victim’s parents were away.
The prosecution says he sexually assaulted and strangled the woman with a mobile-phone charging cable before fleeing with valuables.
The court scheduled September 7 for prosecution evidence after police filed a 493-page chargesheet.
- Who
- Rahul Meena, a former domestic help, is accused in the case involving the 22-year-old daughter of a senior Indian Revenue Service officer.
- What
- A Delhi court framed charges of rape, murder and robbery against Meena.
- When
- The incident allegedly occurred on April 22; charges were framed on September 1, with prosecution evidence scheduled for September 7.
- Where
- The alleged crime occurred at the family’s residence in Kailash Hills, south Delhi; Meena was arrested at a hotel in Dwarka.
- Why
- Police allege Meena entered the home for money and fled with cash, jewellery and mobile phones.
- Accused
- Rahul Meena, a former domestic help for the victim’s family
- Charges
- Rape, murder and robbery
- Victim
- A 22-year-old engineering graduate and UPSC aspirant
- Incident location
- The family residence in Kailash Hills, south Delhi
- Arrest
- Meena was arrested at a hotel in Dwarka on the day of the incident
- Court schedule
- Prosecution evidence is scheduled to begin on September 7
- Police filing
- Investigators filed a 493-page chargesheet
