Around Town: Duo arrested for extortion

Stepfather booked for molesting minor girl

NEW DELHI: A 12-year-old girl from South Delhi’s Vasant Kunj area has lodged a case against her stepfather,accusing him of outraging her modesty. According to police the victim,who is the eldest in a family of four sisters and a brother,said her father forced her into having physical relations with him and misbehaved when she did not agree. In her statement she said the recent incident took place on April 27 when he tried to force himself upon her while she was sleeping.

Amend furlough guidelines: HC to govt

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ordered the Delhi Government to amend its ‘Parole/Furlough: Guidelines,2010’ after striking down one of its provisions which prohibited those convicted of the offences of robbery,dacoity,arson,kidnapping,abduction,rape and extortion from being released on furlough. The court termed the impugned provision as “unconstitutional” on the ground that while those convicted under such charges could be released on parole,furlough was denied to them as per the guidelines.

Court allows inspection of bombed car

NEW DELHI: A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed the inspection of the car of the Israeli diplomat which was bombed here on February 13,by an insurance surveyor to assess its damages for reimbursement. Chief Metropolitan Magistrate allowed the plea of Alon Yehoshua,the husband of Israeli diplomat Tal Yehoshua,for a surveyor to inspect the car and assess damages.