Archive · 23 May 2025
Calcutta HC Reviews Custody of Sex Assault Survivor
A little girl was hurt, and now the court is deciding where she should live.
The girl's father is accused of hurting her.
She's currently staying in a special home.
The judge wants to make sure she's safe and happy.
The court will talk to the girl to see how she's doing, and then decide if she should live with her mom.
The mother believes her husband is wrongfully accused.
The court is also waiting for information to help make the best decision for the little girl.
Calcutta High Court directed the child to be presented before a special court.
The court will assess the child's mental state.
The case involves a five-year-old girl, reportedly a victim of sexual assault.
The father is accused of allegedly committing the sexual assault.
The mother petitioned the court for the child's return.
- Who
- The Calcutta High Court, a five-year-old girl, her mother, and her father.
- What
- The court is reviewing the custody of a 5-year-old girl who is an alleged sexual assault victim.
- When
- The special court hearing is scheduled for Friday.
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To determine the child's best interests and custody arrangement.
Mother's Counsel
State Counsel
Custody
Mother's Counsel
The State counsel objects to immediately handing over the child to the mother.
State Counsel
The mother's counsel wants immediate return of custody.
- Victim
- Five-year-old girl
- Court
- Calcutta High Court
- Accused
- Father
- Alleged Crime
- Sexual Assault
- Next Step
- Special Court
- Petitioner
- Mother
