Archive · 12 Jan 2026
Bombay HC Concerned Over Police Handling of Sexual Assault Case
A woman and her young daughter were allegedly sexually assaulted and threatened by a man and his associates.
The woman filed a complaint with the police, but she is not happy with how the police are handling the case.
She says the police did not properly investigate and even let the main accused go free.
The woman went to the Bombay High Court and asked for an independent investigation.
The court is concerned and has asked the police to explain their actions.
The woman wants the case to be transferred to a different agency and for the accused to be arrested.
Bombay High Court issued notice in a plea for an independent probe into the alleged sexual assault of a woman and her 2.5-year-old daughter.
The incident occurred on August 28, 2024, near Shivnadi bridge in Sinnar, Nashik district.
The petition alleges police lapses, including releasing the main accused on unverified health grounds and failing to arrest co-accused.
The woman seeks transfer of the probe to an independent agency and cancellation of the accused's anticipatory bail.
The court directed the investigating officer to ensure the accused is informed of the High Court proceedings.
- Who
- 24-year-old woman and her 2.5-year-old daughter
- What
- Alleged sexual assault and threats
- When
- August 28, 2024
- Where
- Near Shivnadi bridge, Sinnar, Nashik district
- Why
- Petitioner alleges police lapses and systemic failure in investigation
- Victims
- 24-year-old woman and her 2.5-year-old daughter
- Incident Date
- August 28, 2024
- Location
- Near Shivnadi bridge, Sinnar, Nashik district
- Legal Action
- FIR registered under BNS, 2023 and POCSO Act, 2012
- Accused Status
- Main accused released on unverified health grounds, granted anticipatory bail
- Petitioner's Request
- CID or independent agency probe, stay on trial, cancellation of bail
