Summary: In a complicated legal case, the Supreme Court overturned a decision by the High Court of Allahabad concerning a case from Firozabad. The case involved accusations of rape, and whether a further investigation could happen without court approval was questioned.
Back in 2013, a police report (Case Crime No. 70/2013) was filed against seven people, including Pramod Kumar, for serious charges like rape at the Women's Police Station in Firozabad. The person who reported the crime, Saroj Kumar, made these serious accusations.
The Crime Branch took over the investigation because Saroj Kumar had safety concerns. By May 2014, a report was filed saying no crime was found because Saroj Kumar’s statements had contradictions. The court accepted this report in September 2015.
"The statements of the person reporting the crime are not supported by other evidence. Therefore, the crime is not confirmed."
Years later, in 2019, Dr. Ashu Kumar complained to the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) about problems in the investigation. The NHRC ordered a new investigation, leading to a directive for further investigation by the CBCID, which was started without court permission.
In 2022, the High Court initially protected Pramod Kumar from being arrested but allowed the investigation to continue. However, DNA tests later showed the accused were not related to the fetus involved in the case.
The Supreme Court, led by Justice Rajesh Bindal and Justice Vijay Bishnoi, found that the further investigation was wrongly ordered without court approval. This went against established legal procedures.
"The police officer acted completely against the rules set by the law."
On February 4, 2026, the Supreme Court canceled the High Court's decision and the orders for further investigation. The case will continue based on its original facts in the Firozabad court.
This case shows how important it is to follow legal rules and the role of courts in overseeing investigations. The story isn't over yet, as Saroj Kumar's request for a review of the criminal case is still pending.
