Delhi Court Grants Bail to Delhi University Student in Rape Case

A student from the School of Open Learning (SOL) at Delhi University was granted bail by Delhi’s Tis Hazari Court in a rape case. The court noted that the victim did not oppose the bail and that the FIR was lodged 176 days after the alleged incident.

Details of the Case

The accused, a 20-year-old man, and the victim were classmates and had a love affair. The victim’s friends did not support her allegations, and there were no external injuries found on the victim. The court stated that whether the accused physically assaulted the victim is a matter for trial.

Arguments Presented

Advocate Deepak Sharma, representing the accused, argued that the accused had been in custody since April 12, 2024, and that the delay in lodging the FIR weakened the case. The prosecution, however, argued that the accused committed sexual assault and that evidence found on his phone supported the victim’s claims. They also expressed concerns that the accused might flee or influence witnesses.

Incident and FIR

The alleged incident occurred on October 4, 2023, at the victim’s house, with two friends present. The victim’s family was unhappy with the love affair, and the FIR was eventually lodged on March 28, 2024, after the victim informed her mother on March 25.