A local court in Kasauli has formally closed a high-profile alleged gangrape case, exonerating Haryana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Mohan Lal Badoli and popular singer Jai Bhagwan, known as Rocky Mittal. The court accepted a second police cancellation report on Thursday, January 9, 2026, citing a lack of evidence and the complainant's failure to participate in the legal proceedings.
Court Accepts Police Closure Report
The court's decision marks the end of a protracted legal process. This was the second cancellation report filed by the police to be accepted. An earlier closure report had been approved by the court on March 12 last year (2025), but the complainant challenged it in the Solan district court in July 2025, leading to a fresh review.
In its latest order, the court noted that the police investigation could not gather any substantive evidence to support the serious allegations. The investigating officers informed the court that the complainant, a 28-year-old woman, did not appear during the crucial proceedings, which significantly hampered the case.
Details of the Allegations and Investigation
The case originated from an incident alleged to have occurred in July 2023 at a hotel in Kasauli, Solan district. However, the First Information Report (FIR) was lodged much later, on December 13, 2024, creating a delay of nearly 17 months from the purported event.
The woman had accused the two men of forcing her to consume alcohol, sexually assaulting her, and taking compromising photographs and videos. Despite these grave claims, the investigation hit several roadblocks:
- The complainant refused to undergo a medical examination.
- CCTV footage from the hotel was not available for review.
- The woman's friend, who was presented as an eyewitness, did not corroborate the allegations and denied the incident in her court statement.
- Sources indicated that the victim's employer, who was also present in Kasauli, failed to support her version of events.
The court specifically pointed out that the significant delay in reporting the incident raised serious doubts about the veracity of the charges. With no medical, technical, or corroborative witness evidence, the foundation of the case collapsed.
Legal Outcome and Implications
Accepting the cancellation report filed by the Station House Officer of Kasauli Police Station, the court effectively gave a clean chit to both Mohan Lal Badoli and Rocky Mittal. The legal principle of 'innocent until proven guilty' prevailed in the absence of prosecutable evidence.
This ruling brings closure to a case that had attracted considerable media and political attention due to the stature of the accused. It underscores the challenges in prosecuting criminal cases, especially when filed after a long delay and without supporting forensic or testimonial evidence. The court's acceptance of the police report concludes this chapter, absolving the two individuals of the alleged crimes.
