Quick Summary: On January 29, 2026, the Delhi High Court granted bail to Inderjeet, who was accused of rape under complicated circumstances involving his marriage to the alleged victim. The case involved allegations against both Inderjeet and the alleged victim's father.
Inderjeet, the accused, was involved in a case registered under FIR No. 218/2023 at PS Kanjhawala. The charges included serious offenses like kidnapping, forcing someone into marriage, and rape, along with offenses under laws protecting children. The alleged victim accused her father of repeated rape and later developed a relationship with Inderjeet, leading to their marriage.
Initially, the alleged victim claimed she was raped by Inderjeet, but she later clarified that this accusation was made under pressure from her mother. Her statements changed over time, which made the case more complicated.
"The alleged victim accused Inderjeet of rape, but later she clarified that she had accused him under pressure from her mother."
Justice Girish Kathpalia heard the case and noted the inconsistencies in the alleged victim's statements. The court considered the fact that Inderjeet and the alleged victim were married before the police report was filed, and that Inderjeet had informed authorities about the abuse by the alleged victim's father, who had already been released on bail.
The court decided to grant bail to Inderjeet, stating there was no reason to keep him in jail given the circumstances. He was released on a personal bond of Rs. 10,000 with a guarantee.
"I do not find any reason to further deprive Inderjeet of freedom."
The court emphasized that the observations made in the bail order should not affect the final trial outcome.
