Share This - x Expressing its shock over the incident wherein a girl, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and ravaged was left on a railway platform, the Bombay High Court directed the Investigating officer to take corrective measures and trace the victim girl. Reminding the state of its duty to take preventive measures to stop youth exploitation, the Bench of Justice Bharati Dangre remarked, " There are legislations, which mandate the State in consonance with the imperative mandate contained in the Directive Principles of State Policy, to ensure that the youth is not exploited." Facts in brief The Court was hearing the Bail Application, where the Applicant was arraigned as an accused under Sections 354, 363, and 376 of the IPC and Sections 8 and 12 of POCSO Act.