Verdict on Rathore’s bail petition deferred again

Chandigarh, Jun 03: The Punjab and Haryana High Court today deferred till tomorrow pronouncement of its verdict on the bail plea of disgraced former Haryana DGP SPS Rathore, who is undergoing an 18-month prison term for molesting 14-year-old Ruchika Girhotra 20 years ago.

Vacation Judge Justice Ajay Tewari, who had reserved his order for today, has deferred his verdict till tomorrow, the court’s reader said. No reason was given for postponment of the verdict by another day.

Justice Tewari before going for tea break this morning had said, “I am not sure I will pronounce the orders today. I will do my best.

–Agencies