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26 June 2026

Nasrapur rape and murder conviction

While this is a specific criminal case and not a landmark judgment, it serves as a practical example of the application of the POCSO Act and the judicial process regarding crimes against vulnerable sections.

1 min read Day 1 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Pune court convicted a 65-year-old man for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of a 3-year-old girl in Nasrapur, Pune.
  • Trial concluded within two months of the crime occurring on May 1.
  • Prosecution invoked the POCSO Act and argued for the death penalty, categorizing the case as 'rarest of the rare'.
  • Evidence presented included prior criminal history of the accused involving multiple victims.
  • Sentencing is scheduled for June 29.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Pune rape-murder case legal proceedings, which has been running since 26 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of 'fast-track' judicial processes in ensuring timely justice for victims of sexual violence against children under the POCSO Act. 150 words
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  2. The 'rarest of the rare' doctrine is a judicial benchmark for awarding the death penalty. Analyze the evolution of this doctrine in the Indian judicial system and its application in cases involving heinous crimes against minors. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'rarest of the rare' doctrine, often cited in capital punishment cases in India, was established by which of the following?

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