The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has granted pre-arrest bail to an Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander accused of rape by a junior woman Flying Officer. The Jammu and Kashmir Police registered an FIR following a complaint by the Flying Officer, who accused the Wing Commander of rape and forced oral sex.
The bail order emphasized that the Wing Commander’s arrest could severely affect both his reputation and his service career. “As the petitioner who is serving as Wing Commander… and in case of his arrest, his reputation as well as the service career shall be jeopardized,” the court stated.
A single-judge bench has allowed the police to continue their investigation but restricted the filing of a chargesheet without the court’s permission. “This court has allowed the investigation to continue. However, we direct that the chargesheet shall not be filed without the permission of this court,” the bench ordered.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the seriousness of the allegations and the involvement of high-ranking personnel within the Indian Air Force. Further proceedings are expected as the investigation continues under the court’s watchful eye.
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