Exactly 16 years ago, on 29th December, Ruchika Girhotra drank poison to kill herself. She died in hospital the next day. She was 18.
In 1999, SPS Rathore was promoted to Director General of Police in Haryana – six years after he allegedly molested Ruchika.
With her story now the focus of a national debate, Ruchika’s friends and family want you to help in their fight for justice. For her death anniversary this year, they have launched an online campaign at
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Ruchika molestation case – chronology of event
Jan. 18:
Opposing bail, CBI says Rathore can still tamper evidence
Jan. 17:
Prayer meet to express solidarity with Ruchika’s principal
Jan. 16:
Ruchika’s friend, father join CBI investigation
Jan. 15:
We are satisfied with CBI probe in Ruchika case: Anand Prakash
Ruchika’s father, complainant join CBI investigation
Jan. 14:
Congress rebukes Rathore for invoking Nehru
Rathore deposits passport in court
Jan. 13:
SIT trying to shield Rathore: Ruchika’s lawyer
Rathore finally speaks, says he will ‘smile more’
Rathore’s bail extended till Feb 8; court seeks passport
Jan. 12:
High court denies Rathore interim bail
Ruchika case: Car thief Gajender in judicial custody
Jan. 11:
Rathore challenges conviction in court
Ruchika’s principal returns state award
CBI takes over Ruchika probe, re-registers cases against Rathore
High court to take up Rathore’s bail plea Tuesday
‘Step-mom’ generates new controversy in Ruchika case
Jan. 10:
Ruchika’s family not cooperating, claims probe team chief
Ruchika’s school angry over ‘irresponsible’ inquiry
Jan. 9:
CBI to take over case against Rathore
CBI yet to take over Ruchika case, waiting for FIR copies
Police not to arrest Rathore ‘hastily’ despite criticism
Jan. 8:
Rathore’s bail plea rejected, arrest possible any time
Rathore’s anticipatory bail plea dismissed
Jan. 7:
Principal expelled Ruchika, but not Rathore’s daughter
Decision on Rathore’s bail plea reserved
Jan. 6:
Voices demanding justice for Ruchika fill cyberspace
Jan. 5:
Arrest Rathore immediately, says Ruchika’s father
Rathore faces suicide abetment charge, Ruchika kin seek arrest
Rathore faces suicide abetment charge, CBI probe recommended
We are now sure of justice ahead, say Ruchika’s friends
Haryana police wants Rathore cases to go to CBI
Rathore charged with abetting suicide, arrest imminent
Jan. 4:
Rathore case fallout: Court seeks details of VIP cases
Jan. 3:
Probe in Ruchika’s expulsion from school still on
Thinking about justice
Jan. 2:
Ruchika case: Hooda assures early SIT probe
PM apprised about Ruchika case
1st Jan 2010:
Rathore gets interim relief, asked not to leave country
Court gives Rathore interim relief on bail plea
Ruchika was never expelled, says school
Rathore bail hearing adjourned till 12.30 p.m.
Dec. 31:
Rathore in deep trouble, Ruchika’s brother files fresh charge
Rathore oversaw my torture, recalls Ruhika’s brother
Ruchika’s brother comes out of hiding, files fresh complaint
CBI to seek enhanced sentence for Rathore
Chidambaram ‘very unhappy’ with handling of Ruchika case
Ruchika’s school principal under scanner now
Rathore’s wife’s plea for early hearing rejected
Ruchika Girhotra-like case erupts in Nepal
Dec. 30:
Haryana sets up team to probe former top cop
Ruchika’s family assured of justice by home minister
Probe begins into Ruchika’s expulsion from school
Committee to probe charges against Rathore
Church for probe into reasons for Ruchika’s school expulsion
Haryana court refuses interim bail to Rathore
Judge reserves decision on Rathore bail plea
Ruchika case: Rathore seeks pre-arrest bail
Hang Rathore, says Ruchika’s father
Molestor, Murderer, Rapist: Sector 6 has seen them all
Dec. 29:
Fresh FIRs against Rathore, including attempt to murder
Advocate seeks copy of Ruchika’s case file under RTI
Ruchika’s lawyer to meet Chidambaram Wednesday
On Ruchika’s 16th death anniversary, government says case to be re-probed
Hooda assures impartial probe into Ruchika case
CBI consulting legal experts in Rathore case
Ruchika case to be probed again as model case: Moily
Former Haryana police chief offers to be witness against Rathore
Women’s panel for slapping serious charges against Rathore
Haryana villagers accuse Rathore of illegally occupying land
Fresh complaints filed against Rathore in Ruchika case
Peace march in Ruchika’s memory, 16 years after death
Ruchika’s father submits fresh complaint against Rathore
PIL against Rathore, seeks abetment to suicide charge
Rathore ‘abandoned’ by his buddies
Chandigarh administration initiates probe against Ruchika’s school
Candle light march in Chandigarh in support of Ruchika
Dec. 28:
Ruchika molestation case: Signature campaign launched
Family to observe death anniversary of Ruchika Tuesday
Prakash refuses bravery award for fighting Ruchika case
Dec. 27:
Rathore tried to influence investigation: Ex-CBI official
Rathore got Ruchika expelled from school, says her father
Dec. 26:
Rathore gets ministry notice, Hooda assures Ruchika case ‘revisit’
Dec. 22:
When protectors turned molesters in Punjab and Haryana
Six-month jail trivialises Rathore’s crime, feel activists
After shying away, Chautala hails Rathore’s conviction
Dec. 21:
Former Haryana DGP gets jail for molesting minor
Former Haryana DGP gets jail for molesting minor