Overview
- Justice Amit Mahajan directed the accused to surrender to the trial court within one week after remaining on bail for over three months.
- An administrative enquiry was ordered into two judicial officers after recordings were placed before the court.
- The court noted that one officer is heard offering ₹30 lakh and a job to the complainant in conversations treated as prima facie evidence.
- The judge said the involvement of judicial officers shocked the court’s conscience and reflected interference with the administration of justice.
- The complainant, a 27-year-old lawyer, alleges rape by a 51-year-old advocate and pregnancy in May, and police stated a chargesheet has been filed with further investigation ongoing.