Bail Denied for Wife of Suspended Officer in Minor Rape Case

The high court has denied bail to Seema Rani Khakha, wife of suspended Delhi officer Premoday Khakha, who is accused of raping and impregnating a minor. Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma cited the severity of the case and the possibility of witness tampering. Both are in judicial custody.

The high court on Friday refused bail to Seema Rani Khakha, wife of suspended Delhi officer Premoday Khakha, who allegedly raped a minor and impregnated her multiple times.

Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma dismissed the bail plea, emphasizing that the case 'strikes at the root of trust between two families' and noted the potential for witness tampering.

Premoday Khakha faces accusations of repeatedly raping a minor between November 2020 and January 2021. Both he and his wife, accused of helping terminate the girl's pregnancy, are in judicial custody since August 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)