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India | POCSO Court Sentences Man to Death For Rape, Murder Of Minor In ... India | POCSO Court Sentences Man to Death For Rape, Murder Of Minor In Odisha January 06, 2026 Bargarh: A POCSO court in Odisha's Bargarh district on Tuesday sentenced a youth to death for the rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl around 14 months ago. The court convicted the accused, Prashanta Bag (35), under two sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Justice Kiran Kumar Pradhan also directed the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) to provide a compensation of Rs 15 lakh to the victim's family, public prosecutor Dyutish Acharya said. The incident occurred on November 15, 2024 and villagers found the body of the minor girl in Soda forests under Paikamal police station area of ​​Bargarh. Villagers informed the police following which, investigations were launched and a 35-year-old man was detained. During interrogation, Bagh confessed that he had raped and killed the minor. Investigations revealed that Bagh, a farm labourer, took three children from Paikmal police station area to an isolated place on the pretext of catching fish. He later sent two minors home and lu…

Karnataka Murder: Man Jailed for Life After 21 Years on the Run for ... In a major verdict, the Gangavathi Additional Sessions Court in Koppal district has handed down a life sentence in a murder case that's 21 years old. The decision has brought a long-pending case to a close, grabbing everyone's attention. The accused is Parashuram, also known as Ramanna, from Bailakampura village in Kanakagiri taluk. He was charged with murdering a man named Duragappa because he suspected him of having an affair with his wife. The incident, which took place on January 15, 2004, had caused a huge stir in the district back then. On the day of the crime, Parashuram was furious, suspecting an illicit relationship between his wife and Duragappa. He reportedly caught them red-handed inside his own house. In a fit of rage, he grabbed a knife and attacked Duragappa, injuring him severely. Duragappa died while he was being rushed to the hospital. Also read: Karnataka: Toddler Dies, 3 Injured as Bus Rams Crowd at Haveri Bus Stand Following the incident, it was Parashuram's own wife who filed a complaint at the Kanakagiri police station. As soon as the case was registered, Parashuram went on the run. …

Woman, Paramour Get Life Imprisonment For Husband's Murder After 6-Year ... Woman, Paramour Get Life Imprisonment For Husband's Murder After 6-Year-Old Son's Testimony Bobins Abraham | Feb 01, 2023, 14:42 IST Share A court in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district has sentenced a woman and her partner to life in prison for murdering her husband.37-year-old Rajesh Devi, and her paramour, 39-year-old Pradeep Kumar found guilty by the court, based on testimony provided by the woman's six-year-old son.The duo was found guilty in the murder of the woman's husband, Dharamvir Singh, who was found dead in June 2018, which was initially thought to be a case of suicide. A court in Uttar Pradesh 's Shamli district has sentenced a woman and her partner to life in prison for murdering her husband. 37-year-old Rajesh Devi, and her paramour, 39-year-old Pradeep Kumar were found guilty by the court, based on testimony provided by the woman's six-year-old son. Image credit : Unsplash/Representational image Murdered for opposing illicit relationship The duo was found guilty in the murder of the woman's husband , Dharamvir Singh, who was found dead in June 2018, which was initially thought to be a case of…

Pune court awards death penalty in 3-year-old girl rape-murder case News Desk Last Updated: 29 June 2026, 12:34 PM IST Share A special court in Pune has awarded the death penalty to Bhimrao Kambale for the rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Representational  Image | Canva Pune: A special court in Pune has awarded the death penalty to a 65-year-old man convicted of raping and murdering a three-year-old girl in Nasrapur village of Pune district. The convict, Bhimrao Kambale, was found guilty in connection with the crime that took place on May 1, 2026. The case was taken up by a fast-track court and concluded within weeks. While pronouncing the sentence, the court described the offence as heinous and observed that the nature of the crime and its motive warranted the maximum punishment under law. Published: 29 Jun 2026, 12:34 pm IST Share Related Topics Pune Rape Case Death Penalty Pune Read articles on app Subscribe to our Newsletter Get Latest Mathrubhumi Updates in English Follow Disclaimer: Kindly avoid objectionable, derogatory, unlawful and lewd comments, while responding to reports. Such comments are punishable under cyber laws. Please keep away from …

Nasrapur minor rape and murder case: Court awards death penalty to 65-year-old accused The judgment is expected to be reviewed by the Bombay High Court if the accused files an appeal

Death Penalty Verdict Satisfying: Nasrapur Rape-Murder Victim's ... Pune: The father of the three-year-old victim of the Nasrapur rape and murder case on Monday expressed satisfaction over the court's verdict of handing death penalty to the convict, and said the family now wants the execution of the court order. A special court on Monday sentenced the convict -- 65-year-old Bhimrao Kamble -- to death for kidnapping, raping and murdering the minor girl in Nasrapur village in Bhor taluka of Pune district, a chilling crime that sparked widespread public outrage and protests across Maharashtra. ‘Rarest of Rare’ The incident took place on May 1 and the court had convicted the accused on June 25, within sixty days of the crime. Terming the case "rarest of the rare", Additional Judge S R Salunkhe pronounced the sentence. As the judge pronounced the capital punishment, the victim's family broke down in court. Talking to reporters later, the father of the toddler victim said, "We are satisfied with the decision given by the honourable court. We already demanded strict action against the accused. The demand will be fulfilled once the order of the death penalty is executed." Kamble w…

'Rarest of the rare': Pune court awards death in toddler rape-murder ... In less than two months after the brutal rape and murder of a three-year-old girl in a village in Maharashtra’s Pune district, a special fast track court Monday sentenced the 65-year-old accused to death, holding that the case fell in the “rarest of the rare” category. The accused was produced before the court under tight police security at 11 am as the courtroom filled with family members of the victim, lawyers, journalists, and members of the public. The parents and family members of the victim broke down after Special Judge S R Salunkhe awarded three death sentences in murder, rape, and under a provision of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. The court cited incidents of rape in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua and Unnao in Uttar Pradesh in the judgment, observing the brutal crimes and subsequent public outrage. The act of the accused was brutal, inhuman and barbaric, said the court as it observed that the crime did not just shock the judicial conscience but also the public conscience. On June 25, Special Judge Salunkhe convicted the accused and posted the matter for sentencing Mond…

Nasrapur Rape & Murder: Pune Court Rejects ‘Accidental Fall ... Pune: A special court in Pune has convicted a 65-year-old man for the brutal kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl in Nasrapur village. Special Judge S R Salunkhe delivered the guilty verdict on Thursday after a fast-track, in-camera trial. The court has reserved its final decision on the sentencing until 29th June, when it will choose between life imprisonment and death by hanging. The horrific crime took place on 1st May 2026 between 3 PM and 4 PM. The police filed a massive 1,200-page chargesheet within just 15 days of the incident. The case triggered massive protests across Maharashtra, including a four-hour road blockade on the Katraj-Dehu Road bypass road. The Charges and Evidence Proven in Court Special Public Prosecutor Ajay Misar informed the media that the state successfully proved all charges against the accused, Bhimrao Kamble. The court found him guilty under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for kidnapping, molestation, rape, and murder. He was also convicted under several strict sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The prosecut…

Pune court awards death penalty to 65-year-old for rape, murder of 3-year-old girl A Pune court has handed down the death penalty to Bhimrao Kamble for the brutal kidnapping, rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl. The special fast-track trial, ordered by the Chief Minister, concluded swiftly, with the judge deeming the crime "rarest of rare." CCTV footage was crucial in proving Kamble lured the child to a cowshed where the heinous act occurred.

Balapur Murder Case Verdict: Two Rowdy Sheeters Get Life Imprisonment ... Balapur Murder Case Verdict: Two Rowdy Sheeters Get Life Imprisonment in Hyderabad Court Join WhatsApp Telegram Channel Follow Facebook Subscribe YouTube In a major judgment, the court in L.B. Nagar convicted two accused in the Balapur murder case verdict life imprisonment , awarding them life imprisonment for the murder of a 14-year-old boy. Table of Contents Accused Sentenced to Life Imprisonment The convicted individuals are: Shaik Owais (27), auto driver Syed Jaffer Ali (25), painter Both were identified as rowdy sheeters from Balapur and Bandlaguda police limits. Court Verdict Details The court ordered: Life imprisonment for both accused Fine of ₹500 each The verdict was delivered by the Additional District and Sessions Judge in Ranga Reddy district. Details of the Murder Case The incident dates back to July 19, 2019: Victim: Mohd Moosa (14 years) Location: Outskirts of Sultanpur village under Balapur Police Station Motive: Previous enmity The accused, along with a juvenile, were involved in the crime. Investigation and Legal Action The case was registered under: Section 302 (murder) Section 120(B) (cri…

Pune court hands death penalty to 65-year-old convict in ... A special court in Pune on Monday (June 29) sentenced a 65-year-old man to death for the abduction, brutal rape, and murder of a three-year-old girl in Maharashtra's Nasrapur village, a crime that sparked widespread public outrage and protests across the state. The court had convicted the accused on June 25, within sixty days of the crime, which took place on May 1. Terming the case as "rarest of the rare", Additional Judge (special judge) S R Salunkhe sentenced Bhimrao Kamble, who was present in the witness box. As the judge pronounced the capital punishment, the family of the victim broke down in court. Reading out the operative part of the decision, Judge Salunkhe said that the evidence clearly established aggravating circumstances in favour of the prosecution. "The offences relate to the commission of serious crimes like murder and rape by an accused with a prior record and a substantial history of serious assault," the court observed. "The offence was committed outrageously and involved inhuman treatment and torture of the victim. The victim was an innocent, helpless child. The murder was committed to satisfy l…

Indore News: Husband's Murder; Woman, Paramour Get Life Terms Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A woman and her paramour were sentenced to life imprisonment for killing the former’s husband. Special judge DP Mishra (SC/ST Court) sentenced Sangeeta Kumawat (45) and her accomplice Lakkir alias Pradeep (31) to life imprisonment for murdering Sangeeta’s husband, Premchand Kumawat, in 2017. The case was argued by special public prosecutor Aarti Bhadoriya. On October 11, 2017, Premchand’s body was found in a drain in Yadavnand Nagar, with strangulation marks. Investigation revealed that Sangeeta, with Lakkir and another absconding accused Vikki, strangled him and dumped the body. Witnesses confirmed seeing the trio assaulting the victim and later transporting him on a motorcycle. Read Also Indore News: National Lata Mangeshkar Award Conferred On Singer Sonu Nigam During interrogation, Sangeeta confessed to plotting the murder with her lover. The rope used in the crime and call records were seized as evidence. After examining 15 witnesses, the court convicted the duo and awarded life terms. In another judgement, the 21st additional sessions judge (Special Court POCSO Act) sentenced Madhavrao (52)…