NewsFlash Daily™
25 March 
Top court lashes out at Haryana Police for alleged bias and insensitivity; says attempts were made to weaken evidence in a horrific child assault case
New Delhi: In a strongly worded observation, the Supreme Court of India has pulled up Haryana Police over their handling of a shocking assault case involving a 4-year-old girl in Gurugram. The court criticized the police for allegedly conducting a biased and insensitive investigation and ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a fresh probe.
Hearing the matter, a bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi expressed deep anguish over the conduct of officials.
“The entire police machinery—from Commissioner to Sub-Inspector—tried to prove that there was no evidence. You should be ashamed,” the bench remarked, highlighting a serious lack of human sensitivity.
The court observed that despite clear indications of abuse, there appeared to be attempts to shield the accused and weaken the case.
SIT Ordered, Notices Issued
The apex court has directed the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to reinvestigate the case with “complete human sensitivity.” Show-cause notices have also been issued to senior officials, including Gurugram Police Commissioner Vikas Kumar Arora.
Additionally, the court flagged concerns over alleged tampering with the child’s medical report, indicating possible complicity beyond the police force.
Handling of Victim Under Fire
The bench strongly criticized how the victim and her family were treated, noting repeated summoning to the police station and mental trauma inflicted on the child.
It also questioned why the identity of the minor victim was disclosed in affidavits, despite clear legal prohibitions.
“You did not even believe the innocence of a 4-year-old. The child cannot lie. Yet, she and her parents were harassed,” the court said.
Serious Questions on Legal Dilution
The court raised alarm over the dilution of charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, questioning why the offence was reduced from Section 6 (minimum 20 years punishment) to Section 10 (up to 10 years).
It termed the move as a possible conspiracy against the victim, demanding accountability.
Background of the Case
The incident reportedly took place over two months in an apartment in Gurugram’s Sector 54, where the child was allegedly abused multiple times by individuals associated with a domestic worker.
An FIR was registered on February 4 at Sector 53 police station under relevant provisions of criminal law and the POCSO Act. The abuse reportedly occurred between December 2025 and January 2026 but came to light only after the child disclosed it to her mother.
Investigators revealed that the child had initially remained silent due to threats and fear, as the abuse allegedly occurred when parents were not at home.
Call for Accountability Grows
The Supreme Court emphasized the need for a fair, sensitive, and victim-centric investigation, stating that such lapses erode public trust in the justice system.
