Plea In Supreme Court For Proper Investigation Of Rape Of 4 Year Old Girl In Gurugram

A writ petition under Article 32 of the Constitution of India has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking investigation by the Central Burueu of Investigation or by a Special Investigation Team into the rape of a 4-year-old girl in Gurugram.

Senior Advocate Mukul Rohatgi, for the petitioners, orally mentioned the matter before the Chief Justice of India, seeking urgent hearing, saying that the Gurugram police "have done nothing."

Rohatgi submitted that though the girl has given a statement to the Magistrate detailing the horrific offence, the police have done nothing. "There is no arrest made. The site has not been secured. No CCTV taken. Household maids are involved," Rohatgi submitted.

CJI Surya Kant asked why the High Court cannot be approached. Rohatgi submitted that it was a horrific case, where a "message should go from the highest court of the country."

CJI however repeated his query, saying that the High Court is "very proactive." Rohatgi replied that the father of the child is working in Gurugram, and he will have to approach the High Court in Chandigarh.

Ultimately, the bench agreed to list the matter on Monday.