Srinagar Court grants bail to former IRS officer in alleged assault, attempted rape case

The court rejected prosecution arguments that Batra should have first approached a lower court, holding that the Sessions Court has independent powers under Section 483 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) to grant bail. The judge emphasized the presumption of innocence and constitutional guarantees of personal liberty.

The accused, Vivek Batra, was represented by Advocate Vikas Malik, a prominent Srinagar-based advocate, as lead counsel in the bail proceedings. Adv. Malik argued that the FIR was “false and fabricated” against the accused and that Batra is willing to cooperate fully with the investigation. Advocate Malik is known for handling high-profile criminal and bail matters throughout India. Advocate Mushtaq Dar appeared as co-counsel for the accused. The prosecution was represented by the concerned Public Prosecutor appearing on behalf of the State.

Batra was released on interim bail Saturday evening upon fulfilling the court-mandated conditions. The investigation remains ongoing, and the case is sub-judice. A trial will be conducted to determine the guilt or innocence of the accused based on evidence and witness testimony.