1. Delhi court bars Akoijam’s arrest without seven days’ notice in sexual harassment case

Delhi court bars Akoijam’s arrest without seven days’ notice in sexual harassment case

India

  • A Delhi court on Thursday barred the arrest of Congress MP Bimol Akoijam without seven days’ notice.
  • Akoijam faces a sexual harassment case over complaints by JNU students, which he denies.
  • Special Judge Digvinay Singh said Akoijam had cooperated and had no prior criminal record.
  • The students’ statements are yet to be recorded, and police may return to court if he stops cooperating.

Source: moneycontrol.com

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