LJP MP gets anticipatory bail in rape case
The Hindu
Prince Raj has to present a bond of ₹1 lakh and one surety of like amount, specifies special judge
A Delhi court on Saturday granted anticipatory bail to Lok Janshakti Party MP Prince Raj in a rape case.
Special Judge Vikas Dhull granted the relief to the politician on a bond of ₹1 lakh and one surety of like amount, saying there was “unusual delay” in lodging the FIR against Mr. Raj by the complainant. “In the event of arrest of applicant, the investigating officer (IO)/ station house officer of Connaught Place police station is directed to release the accused on his furnishing a personal bond of ₹1 lakh with one surety in the like amount,” the judge said.
The judge also directed Mr. Raj to join the investigation and not “threaten, pressurise or contact the prosecutrix.”
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