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‘DNA evidence overrules minor survivor’s statement defending accused’: Himachal Pradesh High Court denies bail
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court noted that the minor victim has made a statement pointing that she was not sexually assaulted by the petitioner.
(Image is created using AI)Himachal Pradesh High Court Minor Rape Case: The Himachal Pradesh High Court denied bail to a man accused of raping a minor girl, after DNA evidence established that he is the “biological father” of the child born to the minor girl, despite the minor’s statement that she was assaulted by some unknown person and not the man.
Justice Rakesh Kainthla was hearing the plea of a man seeking bail who was charged with offences relating to the sexual assault of a minor, allegedly leading to her pregnancy and subsequent childbirth.
Justice Rakesh Kainthla noted that the DNA report pointed out the petitioner as the biological father of the minor’s child.
(Image is enhanced using AI) Justice Rakesh Kainthla noted that the DNA report pointed out the petitioner as the biological father of the minor’s child.