Ruchika molestation: Ex-DGP gets 6 months in jail
New Delhi, Dec 21: Former Haryana DGP S P S Rathore has been reportedly awarded with just a six months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1000 in connection with the molestation of 14-year-old Ruchika Girhotra.
The judgment comes 19 years after the incident took place in Aug 1990, when the DGP molested the 14-year-old budding sportsperson in his office-cum-residence.
On Dec 16, the court of CBI Magistrate JS Sidhu adjourned final verdict in the molestation case till Dec 21.
It has been over nine years since the Central Bureau of Investigation filed the chargesheet in the case.
The case was pursued by Ruchika's friend Reemu, who was an eyewitness to the incident. The complaint was also filed by Reemu's father, Anand Prakash as the victim's family fled the state fearing persecution.
TIMELINE:
Aug 12, 1990: Rathore, then IG molests Ruchika at his office
September 3, 1990: Inquiry report indicts Rathore
Sep 20, 1990: School expels Ruchika for alleged 'indiscipline'
Aug 12, 1992: Case referred to Chief Secretary, Haryana
Oct 23, 1993: Ruchika"s brother arrested in several theft cases
Dec 28, 1993: Ruchika does herself in by consuming a poison
Nov1994: Rathore gets promoted
1994-1997: Complainant Anand Prakash tries to get copy of the inquiry report
1997- Prakash finally gets his hand on the inquiry report
Nov 1997: Anand Prakash goes to the High Court
Aug 21, 1998: High Court orders CBI inquiry
Nov 17, 2000:CBI files chargesheet.
Jul 2002: Rathore retires
Nov 2009: Case transferred from Ambala court to CBI, Chandigarh
Dec 11, 2009: Court closes all final arguments and sets the date for verdict
Dec 15, 2009: Final hearing adjourned till Dec 21
Dec 21, 2009: Rathore sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and slapped with fine of Rs 1000
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