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Delhi Police Moves HC Challenging Bail To Accused In Janakpuri Toddler Rape Case
24htopnews | May 12, 2026 2:09 PM CST

Delhi Police moved the Delhi High Court against bail granted to a 57-year-old school caretaker accused of raping a three-year-old girl inside a private school in Janakpuri. According to police, the accused was arrested on May 1 after the child identified him. Family members protested outside the school on Monday, demanding strict punishment and speedy justice in the POCSO case.

New Delhi: The Delhi Police has moved Delhi High Court against the bail granted to the 57-year-old staff member accused of raping a three-year-old girl inside a private school in west Delhi's Janakpuri, an official said on Monday.

Family protests outside school

On the other hand, family members and relatives of the child gathered outside the school on Monday and demanded strict punishment for the accused. They also expressed anger over the bail granted to him and sought speedy justice in the case.

A senior police officer said an appeal has been filed before the high court challenging the trial court bail order in the case registered under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.


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