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Rape Case: Delhi Court Issues Summons to BJP Leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain

A Delhi court on Wednesday issued summoned to BJP leader Syed Shahnawaz Hussain following a complaint by a woman who alleges rape and criminal intimidation. The court acknowledged the alleged offense and ordered the former union minister to appear on October 20.

“This court, after reviewing the cancellation report, the complainant’s protest petition, the investigating officer’s reply to the protest petition, and other evidence, is of the opinion that the complainant has provided consistent statements to the police, the court in her application, and before the learned Magistrate in her statement under section 164 Cr.PC,” the court stated.

The police had submitted a report seeking the cancellation of the FIR. However, the judge dismissed the police report, noting that the issues raised by the investigating officer could be determined during the trial. The judge also emphasized that the complainant’s credibility could only be assessed during the trial when she is cross-examined by the accused.

The judge took cognizance of alleged offenses, including sections 376 (rape) and 506 (criminal intimidation), as punishable under various provisions of the IPC.

The judge concluded by saying, “Accordingly, Accused Syed Shahnawaz Hussain shall be summoned through SHO PS Concerned for the next date of the hearing.”

 

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