Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde assures strict action after a juvenile’s bail in a fatal Pune car accident case. He presented Rs 10 lakh to the victims’ parents and pledged a fast-track court trial. The Bombay High Court granted bail to the accused, prompting public outcry. Efforts are underway to try the minor as an adult.
On 1st March, 2024: A 26-year-old man in Odisha’s Kandhamal district was sentenced to 20 years in prison and fined Rs 20,000 for kidnapping and raping a minor girl seven years ago. He lured the girl with false promises of marriage and assaulted her for two weeks. The court ordered compensation for the victim’s family. (Word count: 50)