New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The Delhi High Court has overturned the bail granted to a man accused of sexually abusing his 16-year-old daughter, ruling that the trial court's order was "perverse," "erroneous," and based on irrelevant considerations.

Justice Neena Bansal Krishna directed the accused father to surrender within seven days, cancelling both his bail and surety bonds.

The court observed: "There cannot be anything more grave than a child being abused by her own father, who gave her birth and holds the pious duty and responsibility of ensuring her safety."

The survivor, identified as "D" in court proceedings, alleged that her father began abusing her shortly after she entered puberty. Over several years, she said he touched her inap...