Unnao case: SC orders transfer of all cases to Delhi; orders CBI to complete the probe in a week

Unnao case: The Supreme Court on Thursday has ordered to transfer all the cases related to the Unnao rape case to Delhi. As per the orders, the Delhi will begin the trial on a day-to-day basis and complete the trial within 45 days. Likewise, the Supreme Court has asked the state government to pay a compensation of Rs 25 lakh to the victim.

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"The designated judge in Delhi will commence the trial on a day-to-day basis and complete the trial within 45 days", said the order.

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Furthermore, CJI said, "We have also considered the question of interim compensation to the victim, as an interim measure we direct the UP government to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation to the victim."

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Adding on, he said, "We also direct security & protection to the victim, her lawyer, mother of the victim, the four siblings of the victim, her uncle, and immediate family members in the village in Unnao."

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Chief Justice of India on Unnao rape survivor accident case said,'Probe to be completed within 7 days in the accident case, however, as an exception, CBI can take another week, but in no circumstance shall the probe extend beyond a fortnight.'

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Supreme Court orders inquiry to be conducted by Secretary-General within 7 days, under supervision of sitting SC judge nominated by CJI, to ascertain whether there was any lapse/negligence by registry officials in delay in processing letter of Unnao rape victim’s mother to CJI.

-PTC News