Gujarat High Court Orders Probe Into Bulgarian's Rape Charge Against Pharma Firm Head
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The court said, "Only a few bold and courageous victims get ready to take torment and start a legal battle. Considering the prevailing scenario, police authority and learned magistrates ought to have dealt with such complaints in a sensitive manner."
The Gujarat High Court on Friday directed the chief judicial magistrate to pass an order of investigation by a competent police officer in a complaint of rape and human trafficking made by a Bulgarian national against the chairman and managing director (CMD) of a leading Indian pharmaceutical company.
In its order, the court of Justice Hasmukh Suthar said, considering the facts and circumstances of the case, the investigation shall be completed within two months under the supervision of a senior IPS officer nominated by the Deputy Inspector General (Law and Order).
Serious allegations have also been levelled against police officials for failing to discharge their duty, the court said. It directed the government to look into the matter and take appropriate action against erring police officials for inaction and dereliction of duty.
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