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Himachal HC Grants Interim Protection From Arrest to HPAS Officer Until Oct. 16

The complainant told the court they intend to marry following a compromise deed.

Overview

  • Justice Rakesh Kainthla issued the order on October 6 after hearing the parties in the High Court.
  • The officer must appear before the investigating agency and cooperate with the police probe as a condition of relief.
  • Police registered an FIR on September 23 under BNS Sections 69 (sexual intercourse through deceitful means) and 351 (criminal intimidation).
  • The woman submitted a compromise deed on October 3 and appeared in person to confirm the agreement to marry.
  • The accused's counsel said the 2019-batch officer posted in Una will join the investigation as directed.