Summary: Habibur Molla, also known as Sonu, has been granted bail by the Delhi High Court. The case involves serious charges, but due to mistakes in following the rules, the court decided to allow bail.
On May 10, 2024, a police report was filed by a worried mother at the Kapashera Police Station in Delhi. Her young daughter had been missing since that morning. The police investigation led to the arrest of Rashid and Rimpa Sardar in Surat, Gujarat. They had allegedly taken the girl there and kept her against her will.
The investigation showed that Habibur Molla, Rashid's cousin, helped them find a place to stay in Surat. The girl said that Rashid forced her into inappropriate situations. Habibur was arrested on May 28, 2024, along with others. A formal document listing multiple charges was filed on July 11, 2024, under various laws.
Habibur's lawyer, Mr. Deeparghya Datta, argued that his client's arrest violated his basic rights. Habibur was not told why he was being arrested, which is a basic right. The lawyer mentioned several important court cases to support this argument.
“The life and freedom of a person is so important that it cannot be interfered with except by law.”
Ms. Meenakshi Dahiya, representing the state, stressed the seriousness of the charges. She argued that even if there were mistakes in the process, they did not make the arrest invalid. She stressed the need to be careful in such serious cases.
Justice Saurabh Banerjee ruled in favor of Habibur Molla, citing the violation of his basic rights. The court granted him bail, requiring a personal promise of ₹50,000 and following certain conditions, such as not leaving Delhi without permission and handing over his passport.
The court's decision shows the importance of following constitutional rights, even in cases with serious accusations.
