This problematic mindset entrenched in judiciary perpetuates a culture of impunity for sexual violence in India where rape cases have only increased, with over 30,000 cases reported in 2023 alone.
The Uttar Pradesh Police has also registered a case against Rajneesh Kumar under various sections, including rape. The Hathras Police said that the accused has been booked under BNS sections 64 (2) (rape), 68 (sexual intercourse by a person in authority), and 75 (assault or criminal force to a woman with intent to outrage her modesty).
The complainant has stated that Mohsin's wife gave birth to a second child on 27th November 2024. After this, the scholar started investigating the matter further and checked his wife's Instagram account. Then she met Mohsin's wife and found out that there was no such thing as a dispute.
The victim claimed that one day she was alone at her home in Moradabad when Altaf came to meet her. Finding the victim alone, the accused allegedly raped her and when the victim said that she report the incident to the police, Altaf lured her with marriage.
According to reports, the accused Dominique used to recruit men online to rape his wife after drugging her with sleeping medicines and anti-anxiety medications.
Amid the growing outrage over the alleged murder and sexual assault of a female trainee doctor in Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that many strict laws have been made in the country for the safety of women.
Subsequently, the victim’s family approached the police station demanding action against the accused. The protesting locals gheraoed the Saraswati Nagar Police Station in Kota.