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Legal dispute involving Delhi journalist and police officer
Overview
An investigation into an independent journalist, Rosy, has entered the Delhi High Court following accusations by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Vivek Bhagat. The ACP alleges that the journalist used casteist slurs and caused him public humiliation during protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
In response, the journalist has petitioned to quash the First Information Report (FIR), alleging that the charges are retaliatory. She claims the officer sexually assaulted her on October 3 while she was covering a protest near Jantar Mantar. The journalist has sought the preservation of CCTV and body-camera footage from the site of the alleged incident.
The Delhi High Court initially declined to grant an urgent stay on the investigation, stating it could not pass an order without hearing the police's side. Following a judicial recess, the court issued a notice to the Delhi Police and scheduled further hearings for November 17.
Entities
Delhi Police · Vivek Bhagat · Delhi High Court · Gyanesh Kumar · Rosy
Timeline
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The Delhi High Court refused to urgently stay an investigation into a journalist accused of casteist remarks, following her allegations of sexual assault against an Assistant Commissioner of Police.
Sources
newindianexpress.com · news18.com · timesnownews.com