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Supreme Court takes suo motu note of assault on woman advocate, directs probe transfer
The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of an assault on a woman advocate in New Delhi and directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to hand over the investigation to a senior officer, preferably a woman in ACP or DCP rank. It also asked the investigating officer to probe reports that three hospitals refused admission to the victim.
Why It Matters
The Court's intervention signals judicial attention to violence against women and to issues of police investigation integrity and hospital admissions, potentially influencing accountability and swift action in the case.
Timeline
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April 27, 2026: Supreme Court directs probe transfer and hospital admission review
April 27, 2026
The Supreme Court, taking suo motu notice of the assault on a woman advocate allegedly by her husband in New Delhi, directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to hand over the probe to a senior police officer, preferably a woman officer in the rank of ACP or DCP. It also asked the investigating officer to look into the aspect of three hospitals reportedly refusing admission to the victim.