The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed Bihar to file a report on action taken against State officers involved in the Muzaffarpur shelter home sexual assault case.
A Bench led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana noted that investigation was complete in the matter and 19 persons were convicted.
"The petitioner has sought a direction regarding probe into the shelter homes. The CBI has also filed an application regarding repatriation of officers to the parent cadre. Investigation was done by CBI regarding one shelter home and then against others too. There have been 19 convictions in the main case… The State submits action has been taken against erring officers. The State is directed to file an action-taken report,” the Bench ordered.
