Minor's sexual assault case: Hight Court refuses 'default bail' to suspended Delhi Govt officer Khakha

Delhi High Court refused to grant “default bail” to suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha, who allegedly raped a minor girl several times and impregnated her

The Delhi High Court on February 26 refused to grant "default bail" to suspended Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha, who allegedly raped a minor girl several times and impregnated her.

Khakha assailed a trial court order denying him the relief of statutory bail as he contended that the charge sheet filed in the case was based on an incomplete investigation.

His wife also sought a default bail before the high court in the case and a similar order was passed on her plea as well.

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Rejecting the bail pleas, Justice Jyoti Singh said there was no infirmity in the trial court order and a substantial investigation was done by the police before filing the charge sheet within the stipulated time.

"Charge sheet was filed on October 11, 2023. Cognisance was taken by the trial court on November 8, 2023. Undoubtedly substantial investigation has been completed," the court said.

"The court finds no infirmity in the trial court order refusing default bail," concluded the court.