Constable gets too close for judge’s comfort

MUMBAI: Manoj Singh Takur, 32, a constable attached to the DN Nagar police station was arrested last week for allegedly abusing Jyoti Patil, 36, wife of an additional sessions court judge.

Thakur was charged under Sections 448 (trespass), 504 (intentional insult) and 506 (criminal intimidation) of the Indian Penal Code. 

Police sources reveal that some time ago, the judge wrote to the police commissioner complaining about Thakur’s visits to his Haji Ali residence in his absence, and his alleged involvement with his wife.

“Thakur and Jyoti knew each other earlier. When he was assigned as a house-orderly at an officer near Patil’s house, he used their old connection to get close to her,” said a police official, requesting anonymity.

The judge urged the police to take immediate action against Thakur.  “We found it awkward to take any other action against Thakur, as no complaints came from Jyoti.

Then, on July 28, at 1.30pm we received a call from the judge who complained that Thakur came to his house and was abusing his wife.”

Subsequently, Jyoti filed a complaint with the police, and Thakur was arrested.

Noted criminal lawyer Shrikant Bhatt said that if the two had any physical relationship and if either of them admitted to it, legally, it would be more problematic for them as far as adultery was concerned.

Advocate Majeed Memon said even if two married adults were in a physical relationship, if the lady changed her mind at any time, it could spell trouble for the accused.