In the District and Sessions Court, the case of alleged torture of a domestic worker, Rizwana, by Soumya Asim, the wife of a civil judge, was heard. The court rejected the police’s request for physical remand of the accused.
During the proceedings, the police argued that physical remand was necessary for investigation purposes, comparing it to cases of murder or robbery. The female judge inquired about the applicable law, and the accused’s lawyer cited Section 324 as relevant to the case.
The court clarified that physical remand is only granted in specific situations, such as attempted murder. The plaintiff’s lawyer insisted that the court should decide based on the law. The prosecution emphasized the need to examine videos and recover receipts related to the case.
However, the court asserted that receipts could be provided during the investigation, and video recovery could proceed without the accused’s physical remand. The accused, Soumya Asim, maintained her cooperation but expressed distress over mental torture and media trial.
After considering all arguments, the court rejected the prosecution’s request for physical remand and instead sent Soumya Asim to jail on judicial remand. The accused was allowed to meet her family, and the court scheduled her next appearance for August 22.
