SC asks J&K Government to reply on plea seeking transfer of Kathua rape-n-murder case outside J&K

New Delhi: The Supreme Court Monday asked the Jammu & Kashmir to reply by April 27 whether a plea to transfer the Kathua rape and murder case from the state’s courts to Chandigarh should be allowed and with this it is for the government ti decide whether to ageee ir disagree on the transfer of the case to Chandigarah.
According to the report published in The Times of India, the father sought security for the victim’s family and lawyers representing them.
“In addition, his plea seeks a court direction to strengthen security at the juvenile home where a minor accused – one of eight men accused in total – in the case is being kept. The father will also seek a direction from the SC for a complete investigation into the rape and murder of his daughter,” stated the report.
Meanwhile, the Kathua district court Monday postponed the date for hearing the case to April 28. All the accused were brought to court Monday mentioned the report.