The Supreme Court on Friday issued notices to the Haryana government, the Haryana Police, and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Sector 50 Police Station in Gurugram in response to a petition filed by a lady advocate. The advocate has alleged rape, sexual assault, and other serious offences committed by police personnel.
A bench comprising Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Augustine George Masih directed all the concerned authorities to file their replies within four weeks. The advocate’s counsel had also requested that the investigation be transferred out of Gurugram, expressing apprehension about a fair inquiry if handled locally. Additionally, the counsel asked the Court to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to ensure an independent and unbiased investigation.
Along with these demands, the advocate’s counsel urged the Court to protect the petitioner from any coercive action during the pendency of the case. However, the bench declined to grant such protection at this stage, stating that it would only issue notices to the relevant state authorities for their responses.
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According to the advocate's complaint, the incident took place on May 21, when she visited the Sector 51 women’s police station in Gurugram with her client. Her client had been called for an investigation in connection with a complaint filed by his wife. After the police proceedings, while returning to Delhi, the complainant alleged that her client’s wife intercepted their car, hurled abuses, and threw a stone at the vehicle.
Following this, the advocate and her client dialed 112 and approached the Sector 50 Police Station to file a complaint regarding the altercation. While her client was drafting the complaint, a woman constable allegedly intervened and attempted to stop him. When the advocate protested, she was allegedly taken forcibly to the SHO’s room.
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According to her account, when she attempted to complain about the constable's behavior to the SHO, he threatened her. Quoting from the FIR registered by Delhi Police, the SHO allegedly said, "You are standing in Gurgaon, not in Delhi. 365 lawyers come here daily. I will teach you advocacy. You don't know our power, I will do whatever I want." He then reportedly asked the woman constable to leave the room.
Following the alleged assault, a counter-case was registered against the advocate, and she was detained at the police station until the early hours of the next day. She was later released on police bail. Attempts to contact the SHO via official and landline numbers reportedly went unanswered.
On May 22, a zero FIR was registered at Sabzi Mandi Police Station in Delhi, detailing the allegations. However, as per the advocate, the case was subsequently transferred back to the Sector 50 Police Station in Gurugram—the same jurisdiction where the accused officers are posted. This prompted her to approach the Supreme Court, seeking transfer of the case to a different jurisdiction and demanding an SIT probe.
Taking note of the serious nature of the allegations, the Supreme Court has now sought responses from the Haryana government and police authorities.
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