Supreme Court asks Delhi Police to conclude probe quickly, protect victim and children in woman lawyer stabbing case

During the May 11 proceedings, the bench urged the investigating officer to conclude the investigation at the earliest and directed protection for the victim and her children. It ordered the Delhi government to provide free playschool and regular schooling for the victim’s daughters, with all related expenses borne by the education department. The two minor daughters (aged 4 and 1) were to be handed over to the victim-mother, following her discharge. A separate report on the four hospitals was ordered, and the victim was informed she may seek remedies available in law thereafter.

The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of the attack and directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to transfer the probe to a senior officer (preferably a woman). It also ordered NALSA to release an interim Rs 3 lakh for the victim and noted that the victim had been taken to four hospitals, with three refusing admission and one providing only first aid.

Advocate Sneha Kalita, practising at the Karkardooma district court, was stabbed with a sword by her husband at Sonia Vihar; investigators indicated domestic discord as a possible motive.