Archive · 26 Jul 2025
Delhi High Court Denies Bail in Minor Sexual Assault Case
A man in Delhi was denied bail by the court because he was accused of hurting a young girl.
The court said that even if the girl agreed to things, it doesn't matter because she was too young.
The man said it was okay because they were friends, but the court didn't believe him.
The court looked at what the girl said and decided he should stay in jail.
Delhi High Court denied bail to a man accused of assaulting a minor.
The court emphasized that a minor's consent is not lawful.
The man claimed a consensual relationship with the girl.
The incidents allegedly took place from April to November 2023.
The court cited the girl's allegations of repeated sexual assault.
- Who
- The accused man and the minor girl.
- What
- The Delhi High Court dismissed a man's bail plea in a case of sexual assault involving a minor.
- When
- The alleged assaults occurred between April and November 2023.
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- The court denied bail because the girl was a minor, and therefore, any alleged consent was invalid.
Court's Position
Accused's Position
Nature of Relationship
Court's Position
The man committed sexual assault.
Accused's Position
The accused claimed a consensual relationship.
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Accused's Profession
- Construction Labourer
- Alleged Crime
- Sexual Assault
- Location of Assault
- NDMC apartments, Vikaspuri
- Alleged Incident Period
- April 2023 - November 2023
- Ruling Date
- July 24
