Daati Maharaj rape case: Court issues notice over plea seeking CBI probe

Delhi | Friday | 20th July, 2018

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Photo: ANINew Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Friday issued a notice to the city police on complainant’s plea seeking Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe against the self-styled godman Daati Maharaj in connection with a rape case. Earlier on July 6, the Delhi High Court pulled up the city police and questioned as to why Daati Maharaj has not been arrested yet. On June 19, Daati Maharaj went to the Delhi Police Crime Branch in connection with the case. Daati Maharaj, accused of raping a disciple inside Shani Dham two years ago, has been booked under Sections 376, 377, 354 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). On June 21, the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), in a letter to the Delhi Police, had also raised questions regarding the delay in the arrest of Daati Maharaj..