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7 July 2026

Rape and murder of minor in West Bengal

While the specific crime is a law and order issue, it serves as context for broader discussions on the implementation of the POCSO Act, the new criminal codes (BNS/BNSS), and the challenges of mob violence in internal security.

1 min read Day 1 of 5 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • Incident: Rape and murder of a 12-year-old minor in Baruipur, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
  • Legal Framework: Charges registered under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 63 (rape), 70(2) (gang rape), 103(1) (murder), and 238 (tampering with evidence), alongside relevant sections of the POCSO Act.
  • Law Enforcement: Three individuals arrested; two in police custody for 20 days. Two additional persons detained for questioning.
  • Public Order: Prohibitory orders imposed under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in Baruipur, Narayanpur, and Sonarpur police station areas.
  • Social Context: Incident triggered public unrest, including mob violence, lynching of one suspect, and disruption of transport infrastructure.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 5 in Baruipur rape-murder case investigation, which has been running since 7 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act in addressing crimes against minors. How does the integration of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) framework impact the investigation and prosecution of such heinous crimes? 150 words
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  2. The rise in mob violence following reports of heinous crimes poses a significant challenge to the rule of law and the criminal justice system in India. Analyze the socio-legal implications of vigilantism and discuss the measures required to ensure public order while maintaining the integrity of the judicial process. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Under which provision of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) can authorities impose prohibitory orders to prevent public gatherings and maintain order?

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