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Crime
SC‑ST Court Issues Show‑Cause Notice Over Delayed Medical Exam of Rape Victim in Muzaffarpur
✍️ Amar Ujala · Muzaffarpur
🗓 24 Sep 2026, 06:01 PM
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The SC‑ST court in Muzaffarpur has issued a show‑cause notice to the Sahebganj police station’s station house officer and inspector for delaying the medical examination of a rape survivor by four days.
The SC‑ST court in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, has taken cognizance of a four‑day delay in conducting a medical examination of a rape victim reported from Sahebganj police station. The court issued a show‑cause notice to the station house officer (SHO) and the investigating officer (IO), questioning the reasons for the lapse and demanding an explanation for the alleged negligence.
According to the court’s order, the victim’s medical examination, which is a statutory requirement under the Criminal Procedure Code, was scheduled but only carried out after a four‑day postponement. The delay raised concerns about the timely collection of forensic evidence, which is critical for the investigation and any subsequent trial.
The notice seeks a detailed response from the police officials on why the examination was not performed within the prescribed timeframe, what procedural lapses occurred, and what steps will be taken to prevent similar delays in future cases. The court’s intervention underscores the judiciary’s vigilance in ensuring that victims receive prompt and proper medical attention, as mandated by law.
According to the court’s order, the victim’s medical examination, which is a statutory requirement under the Criminal Procedure Code, was scheduled but only carried out after a four‑day postponement. The delay raised concerns about the timely collection of forensic evidence, which is critical for the investigation and any subsequent trial.
The notice seeks a detailed response from the police officials on why the examination was not performed within the prescribed timeframe, what procedural lapses occurred, and what steps will be taken to prevent similar delays in future cases. The court’s intervention underscores the judiciary’s vigilance in ensuring that victims receive prompt and proper medical attention, as mandated by law.