New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to a woman accused of trafficking a child from her native place to be employed in the illicit business.

The High Court held grant of anticipatory bail in such cases where a child is exploited in the commission of crimes would send very wrong signals across the society.

The High Court observed, "In the recent past, exploitation of children in the commission of crimes is increasing day by day; children are now often used as a weapon by hardened criminals to escape penal action."

Justice Girish Kathpalia rejected the anticipatory bail application of Savitri on February 4, 2026. The High Court noted that the custody of the accused is required to determine if other children ...