Rape Case Against Daati Maharaj: Saket Court Takes Cognisance of Chargesheet Filed by Delhi Crime Branch
Delhi's Saket Court today took cognisance of the charge sheet filed by Delhi Police Crime Branch in connection with the rape case against self-styled godman Daati Maharaj.
New Delhi, December 20: Delhi's Saket Court today took cognisance of the chargesheet filed by Delhi Police Crime Branch in connection with the rape case against self-styled godman Daati Maharaj. It also issued notices to him and his three brothers asking them to appear before the court on 23rd January 2019. In October this year, the CBI booked the self-styled godman for allegedly raping and having unnatural sex with an inmate of his ashram. Daati Maharaj is accused of raping a 25-year-old woman. Daati Maharaj Booked By CBI For Allegedly Raping And Having Unnatural Sex With Disciple
The woman was also his former disciple. She lodged a complaint with Fatehpur Beri police station in south Delhi on June 7. In the complaint, she alleged that Daati Maharaj and two of his disciples raped him after which she was forced to return to her native place in Rajasthan. Daati Maharaj Charged With Rape, Delhi Police Crime Branch Files Chargesheet Against Self-Styled Godman
The police questioned Daati Maharaj On June 22. However, he refuted the charges and claimed a foul play against him. A case was registered under sections 376, 377, 354 and 34 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). As per reports, a team of Delhi Police also visited Daati Maharaj’s Ashram in Pali, but failed to find any proof. A lookout circular notice was also issued against him. On October 16, the self-styled godman approached the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi High Court order that directed transferring the case to the CBI.
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