Bihar Shelter Home

Accused Sexually, Mentally Abused Girls In Bihar Care Home: CBI Tells Court

India News | ANI | Tuesday August 25, 2020

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) submitted before the Delhi High Court on Tuesday that Brajesh Thakur, who is serving his sentence in Muzaffarpur shelter home case, was convicted on account of commission of heinous offences where he systematically sexually, physically, socially and mentally abused minor girls.

Bihar Shelter Home Case: Court Seeks CBI Reply On Accused's Appeal Against Life Term

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday July 22, 2020

The Delhi High Court Wednesday sought CBI's response on an appeal filed by Brajesh Thakur, who was sentenced to life imprisonment till his last breath for sexually assaulting several girls in a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district, challenging his conviction and jail term.

CBI Recommends Action Against "Erring" Public Servants In Bihar Shelter Homes Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday June 27, 2020

The CBI has informed the Supreme Court that its probe into allegations of sexual and physical exploitation in 17 shelter homes in Bihar has been completed, except in two cases where further investigation is on, and they have recommended departmental action against "erring" public servants including district magistrates in several matters.

Court Seeks CBI's Reply On Accused's Plea In Bihar Shelter Case By January 18

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 16, 2020

A Delhi court has sought CBI's reply by January 18 on a plea filed by Brajesh Thakur, prime accused in alleged sexual and physical assault on several girls in a Muzaffarpur shelter home, claiming that the testimonies of witnesses in the case were not reliable.

70 Officers May Face Action For Lapses In Running Bihar Shelter Homes

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Debanish Achom | Tuesday January 7, 2020

Twenty-five Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers are among over 70 officials in Bihar who could face action for lapses in managing shelter homes in the state that was shook by sexual exploitation of over 40 girls at such facilities in 2018.

Former Bihar Shelter Home Inmate, Gangraped In Moving Car, A Minor: Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 18, 2019

A former Bihar shelter home inmate, gangraped in a moving car, is a minor, a top police officer said on Tuesday.

4 Arrested For Alleged Gang Rape Of Former Bihar Shelter Home Inmate

India News | Reported By Manish Kumar, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Tuesday September 17, 2019

Four people have been arrested in allegedgang rape of a woman who survived the horrific sexual exploitation at the Muzaffarpur shelter home in Bihar last year. The woman had said she was abducted and gang-raped on Saturday.

Bihar Shelter Rapes Case: Reunite 8 Girls With Families, Orders Top Court

India News | Reported by Manish Kumar, Edited by Shylaja Varma | Thursday September 12, 2019

Eight of the survivors who were sexually assaulted at a shelter home in Bihar's Muzaffarpur must be reunited with their families, the Supreme Court told the state government today. The top court also said financial, medical and educational assistance must be given to the eight survivors.

Bihar Shelter Home Case: CBI To File Status Report In Top Court By June 3

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday May 6, 2019

The Supreme Court on Monday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file by June 3 its status report on the ongoing probe into the alleged murder of 11 girls at a shelter home in Muzaffarpur in Bihar.

Hand Over Documents To Accused's Lawyers: Court To CBI On Bihar Shelter Home Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday April 2, 2019

A Delhi court on Tuesday directed the CBI to provide documents, including a list of survivors, to the accused in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case. Additional sessions judge Saurabh Kulshreshtha directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to provide the name of victims, CDs containing information of the case and other relevant...

Minister Giriraj Singh Shares Stage With Bihar Shelter Home Case Accused

India News | Reported By Manish Kumar, Edited By Swati Bhasin | Sunday March 31, 2019

Union Minister Giriraj Singh was seen sharing stage with Muzaffarpur shelter home abuse case accused Manju Verma on Saturday more than a week after the ex-JDU member's visit to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's official residence triggered opposition attack.

In Bihar Shelter Home Case, Brajesh Thakur's Assets Worth Crores Attached

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday March 13, 2019

The Enforcement Directorate Wednesday said it has attached assets worth Rs 7.30 crore, including 23 plots and three vehicles, belonging to Brajesh Thakur, the main accused in Bihar's Muzaffarpur shelter home case where minor inmate girls were allegedly raped and sexually assaulted.

Manju Verma Gets Bail In Arms Act Case Linked To Bihar Shelter Home Case

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday March 12, 2019

The Patna High Court on Tuesday granted bail to former Bihar minister Manju Verma in connection with a case related to possession of illegal ammunition, which is an offshoot of the Muzaffarpur shelter home sex scandal case.

Many Victims Testify Against Accused In Bihar Sex Abuse Case, Court Told

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday March 3, 2019

Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case: The CBI Saturday told a Delhi court that charges of rape, kidnapping and causing hurt were made out against Brajesh Thakur, the prime accused in Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case, and that several victims had given testimonies against him.

Lalu Yadav Attacks Nitish Kumar Over Condition Of Bihar Shelter Homes

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday February 25, 2019

RJD national president Lalu Yadav on Monday alleged that the state-funded shelter homes in Bihar are in "inhuman and horrifying" conditions and the girls lodged there were "continuously being abused" despite warnings to the Nitish Kumar government by the Supreme Court.