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Gujarat High Court Grants Bail in Surat Child Death Case
The Gujarat High Court has granted regular bail to Lakhiben Solanki, accused of beating her two-year-old daughter, Eesha, to death in Surat. The court said the case exposed failures by the State…
The Story in Brief
The Gujarat High Court has granted regular bail to Lakhiben Solanki, accused of beating her two-year-old daughter, Eesha, to death in Surat. The court said the case exposed failures by the State and society to protect families facing hunger and extreme poverty. Solanki had been in custody since her arrest in March.
The prosecution said the child was assaulted after repeatedly asking for food. The defence sought bail on humanitarian grounds, citing Solanki’s pregnancy, another young child in prison and an older child at home without proper care. The State opposed bail, saying her role was established. Justice Hasmukh D. Suthar said the case also raised concerns about nutrition, healthcare, dignity and social welfare, but the bail order does not decide guilt.
The Indian Opinion
It is tempting to turn this into either a simple murder narrative or proof that welfare systems alone caused the death. Both are too easy. The court’s concern about hunger and poverty deserves attention, but accountability for the alleged assault must still follow due process. The practical test is whether local authorities can show that vulnerable children in Surat are being identified and supported before a family reaches such desperation.
Source: thehindu.com
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