Summary: On January 17, 2026, the Delhi High Court decided not to let Rohit go free on bail. He is accused of a serious crime involving his young cousin. Judge Girish Kathpalia made this decision because of worries about the safety of people who might testify and the seriousness of the charges.
On November 3, 2023, a troubling event took place in Maidan Garhi, New Delhi. Rohit, who is 19 years old, is said to have committed a serious crime against his seven-year-old cousin. The girl was home alone when it happened, and a police report was filed the same day.
Rohit's lawyer said that he has been in jail since the incident and that tests did not find his DNA on the victim’s clothes. However, the other side argued that the girl was made to bathe after the incident, which could explain why there was no DNA evidence. The girl's medical check-up showed injuries that matched the accusations.
After Rohit was arrested, his sister accused the victim's father of something, leading to another police report. This accusation was seen as less serious, and the father was allowed to go free on bail, unlike Rohit.
The court was especially worried about the safety of the victim's family. There were fears that if Rohit were let out, he might scare or hurt them, especially since the victim's parents had not yet spoken in court.
Because of the seriousness of the charges and the possible danger to the victim's family, Judge Girish Kathpalia decided that it was not the right time to let Rohit out on bail. The court made it clear that keeping the victim and her family safe was a top priority.
"Considering the overall circumstances described above, I do not find it a fit stage to release the accused/applicant on bail."
The decision shows the court's focus on making sure everyone involved is safe and that justice is served.
