Bengaluru police arrest TN choreographer for alleged sexual assault on student in HSR layout
Bengaluru, Aug 19: A 24-year-old dance choreographer was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a student on August 18, police said on Monday.
The accused, a resident of HSR Layout, is identified as Mukeshwaran, who is originally from Tamil Nadu and settled in Bengaluru in 2003, they said.
“As far as we know there are no previous cases against him, we are investigating further in this regard. We will be producing him in the court, we are asking for a week for further investigation,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South Sara Fathima to PTI.
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The 21-year-old survivor had hitched a ride from the accused, after partying at Koramangala. The accused had taken her to an isolated location and tried to rape her. The attempt was foiled by the survivor’s friends who had reached there following her SOS message. The survivor had sent her live location to her friends.
When they reached the location, the accused had fled the scene and the friends took the traumatised survivor to the hospital.
The HSR Layout police registered a case under Section 64 (punishment for rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Sunday.
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Judiciary not here to perform Opposition’s role: Former CJI DY Chandrachud
New Delhi: Former Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, in an exclusive interview with ANI, addressed recent remarks made by Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, who stated that the Opposition has taken it upon themselves to "do the task of the judiciary." Responding to this, Chandrachud clarified that the judiciary's role is to scrutinise laws and ensure they are consistent with the Constitution, not to serve as an opposition force.
"People should not presume that the judiciary should perform the role of the opposition in Parliament or state legislatures. Too often, there's a misconception that the judiciary must act as an opposition. We are here to scrutinise laws and assess executive action for its consistency with the law and the Constitution," said the former CJI.
He further emphasised that in a democracy, there is a distinct space for political opposition and that using the judiciary to fulfil such a role undermines its primary function. "What people try to do is use the judiciary to shoot from its shoulders and convert the Court into a space for political opposition," Chandrachud remarked.
Rahul Gandhi had earlier commented, "We are alone working on behalf of the media, investigative agencies, and judiciary also. This is the reality of India."
When questioned about interactions with leaders from both the Opposition and the ruling party, Chandrachud explained that social interactions are natural during official meetings, such as those required for appointments. "After official discussions, spending a few minutes socialising over tea is normal. We are human beings after all," he said, adding that such moments do not compromise judicial independence.
Regarding the controversy surrounding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to his residence during Ganpati Puja, Chandrachud called it a social courtesy. "Such visits are not unique. Prime Ministers have visited judges’ homes on social occasions or even during times of personal loss. These courtesies do not affect the independence of our work," he said.
In September, PM Modi’s visit to Chandrachud’s residence for Ganpati Puja drew criticism from Opposition parties, including Congress and Trinamool Congress, over potential conflict of interest. However, Chandrachud maintained that these interactions are part of elementary social courtesy and do not impact the judiciary's independence.
