The Supreme Court on Monday transferred the murder and rape case of
an eight-year-old Bakerwal girl in Kathua to Pathankot district and
sessions court while declining to entertain the demand for a CBI probe
in the matter. A bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra directed a
fast-track trial and day-to-day hearing in the matter to avoid any
delay. Besides, the proceedings have been directed to be held in-camera.
The Supreme Court also allowed the Jammu and Kashmir government to
appoint a public prosecutor in Pathankot court and asked the government
to provide security to the victim’s family, their lawyer and
witnesses. The top court also said the trial would be in accordance with
the provisions of Ranbir Penal Code, applicable in Jammu and Kashmir.
The apex court said that the trial must be fair to the accused as well
as the victim’s family.
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