A Delhi court has rejected the bail plea of Bibhav Kumar, who was arrested for allegedly assaulting Swati Maliwal, the chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). Kumar’s bail request was denied by the court on grounds that he failed to provide any plausible explanation for his involvement in the incident.
The incident took place on December 4, when Swati Maliwal was allegedly assaulted by a group of men, including Bibhav Kumar, outside the DCW office in Delhi. The assault occurred when Maliwal was leaving the office after attending a meeting. She was reportedly surrounded by a group of men who started hurling abuses at her and then physically attacked her.
Following the incident, Bibhav Kumar was arrested by the Delhi Police and charged with assault and other relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. He was subsequently remanded to judicial custody, and his bail application was pending before the court.
During the bail hearing, Kumar’s counsel argued that he was not present at the scene of the incident and was falsely implicated in the case. However, the court found no merit in the argument and observed that there was prima facie evidence against Kumar, including CCTV footage and witness statements.
The court also noted that the nature of the offence was serious and that granting bail to Kumar could hamper the ongoing investigation. It further stated that the allegations against Kumar were grave and that he failed to provide any cogent reason for his involvement in the assault on Swati Maliwal.
The denial of bail to Bibhav Kumar is a significant development in the case, as it indicates the court’s stance on the matter and its commitment to ensuring justice for Swati Maliwal. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for stringent action against the perpetrators of the assault.
Swati Maliwal has been a vocal advocate for women’s rights and has been at the forefront of several campaigns to address issues related to gender-based violence and discrimination. The assault on her has raised concerns about the safety and security of women activists and public figures in the country.
The court’s decision to reject Bibhav Kumar’s bail plea sends a strong message that acts of violence against women will not be tolerated, and the perpetrators will be held accountable for their actions. The case is ongoing, and further developments are awaited as the investigation progresses.
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