39-year-old Son Allegedly Raped His 65-Year-Old Mother Twice
Short summary
A 39-year-old man in Delhi’s Hauz Kazi area was arrested after his 65-year-old mother and her younger daughter filed a complaint alleging that he raped the mother twice in August 2025, saying he was “punishing” her for a past relationship. According to the police report, the incidents followed a family trip abroad; the woman approached the Hauz Qazi police station with her daughter and the police registered a case under Section 64 (rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The accused has been arrested and an investigation is underway.
What happened — a careful restatement of the reported
According to the complaint filed at Hauz Qazi police station and reported by news outlets:
- The alleged incidents took place in August 2025 after the family returned from a religious trip to Saudi Arabia. The family composition, as described in the complaint, includes the woman (65), her retired government-employee husband, the accused son (39), a younger daughter (25) and an elder married daughter who lives nearby.
- The woman and her younger daughter approached the police after the second incident. The complaint alleges that on August 1 the accused locked his mother in a room, forcibly removed her burqa, physically assaulted her and raped her; the woman left home and took shelter with the elder daughter, returned on August 11, and on August 14 the accused allegedly raped her a second time. The accused allegedly said he was “punishing” her for a relationship she had in the past.
- The Hauz Qazi police registered a case under Section 64 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with punishment for rape. The accused was arrested and an investigation was launched.
That’s the factual backbone. Statements in news reports use the term “allegedly” because investigations are ongoing and are the right legal and ethical stance before conviction. The news report also notes the dynamics in the household and how the survivor only went to the police after confiding in her daughter — a reminder of how delayed reporting often is, especially in family contexts.
FAQs
Q1: What did the police charge the accused with?
A1: The Hauz Qazi police registered a case under Section 64 (rape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) based on the complaint filed by the survivor and her daughter. The accused has been arrested and the investigation is in progress.
Q2: What punishment does Section 64 of BNS prescribe for rape?
A2: Under BNS, rape attracts a severe punishment: generally a minimum of ten years’ rigorous imprisonment, which may extend to life, along with a fine. Aggravating circumstances can increase the severity of the sentence. Early reporting and thorough investigation affect the strength of prosecution evidence
Q3: If a survivor is elderly, are there special supports available?
A3: Survivors are entitled to medical care, legal aid and counselling irrespective of age. One-Stop Centres (OSCs) set up under central schemes aim to provide integrated services to women survivors, though their reach and capacity vary by state and district. Local NGOs, district legal services authorities and the National/State Women’s Commissions can be approached for additional help.
Q4: What immediate steps should a survivor take after an assault?
A4: Ensure safety first (call 112 if in immediate danger). Seek medical attention at a hospital or OSC, preserve possible evidence (avoid bathing or changing clothes until advised), report the incident to the police when safe, and ask for legal aid and counselling through local services or helplines such as 181.
Q5: How can neighbours or communities help an elderly person who might be at risk?
A5: Neighbours can stay observant for signs of abuse (withdrawal, unexplained injuries, sudden changes in behaviour), create trusting relationships so elders feel they can speak out, help them access medical and legal services, and contact local authorities or helplines to report suspected abuse. Community vigilance and timely reporting can prevent escalation.
