Pune court awards triple death sentence in three year old rape murder rarest of rare case
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Pune court awards triple death sentence in three year old rape murder rarest of rare case

The Indian Express··30 Jun

Indian Express reported June 30 Special Judge R S Salunkhe sentenced a 65 year old accused to death for murder rape and POCSO offences less than two months after the crime in a Pune district village. Court ruled judicial conscience left no alternative punishment. Trial examined 55 witnesses in 16 days without a single adjournment request from either side.

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What It Means For You

  • Fast track courts can conclude trials quickly.
  • Child safety remains a community concern.
  • Public outrage pushed authorities to act.

What's Happening

  • Court gave three death sentences.
  • Trial finished in 16 days.
  • Judge cited rarest of rare doctrine.

Trial Context

  • Victim was a three year old girl.
  • CCTV captured her last walk.
  • Charge sheet was filed in 16 days.
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