Delhi court orders police to finish sexual assault probe into MP Chandrashekhar Azad
A Delhi court has directed the DCP of IGI airport to complete the inquiry into a sexual assault complaint against Nagina MP Chandrashekhar Azad and submit the report by the next hearing.
The court rejected a request from Delhi Police for an extension and issued a notice to the DCP overseeing IGI airport. Investigators must finish the sexual assault investigation involving MP Chandrashekhar Azad and file their findings at the upcoming hearing. The order underscores judicial pressure on law enforcement to adhere to timelines in high-profile cases.
Why it matters
The ruling forces police to promptly investigate a serious allegation against a sitting MP, highlighting accountability in the justice system.
How this story developed
- Oct 3 Delhi police files three FIRs after protest demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar step down
- Oct 5 CJP members began a sit‑in demanding an FIR against ACP Vivek Bhagat after police said the case is under Crime Branch inquiry.
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