Bombay High Court Cancels Bail Granted to Gang Rape Convict for Marriage

The Bombay High Court bench of Justice Dr Neela Gokhale cancelled the bail granted to a gang rape convict by a trial court on the ground of his upcoming marriage.

The Bench criticised the trial court’s reasoning, noting its reliance on the absence of injuries to the victim’s private parts and the date of marriage.

It held that the convict had committed a heinous offence and the court below failed to consider the gravity and societal impact of the crime. The convict was directed to surrender to the police within two days of the order.

[State of Maharashtra vs Aakash Sandhi Bindu]