Pahadishareef POCSO Case: Fast Track Court Sentences Man to 20 Years RI, Awards ₹3 Lakh Compensation to Survivor
Pahadishareef Police secured a conviction in Crime No. 96/2023 under the POCSO Act. Fast Track Court at L.B. Nagar sentenced Rajendra to 20 years RI, imposed a ₹20,000 fine, and awarded ₹3 lakh compensation to the survivor.
In a significant development aimed at ensuring child protection and speedy justice, the Hon’ble Fast Track Special Court for Expeditious Trial and Disposal of Rape and POCSO Act Cases, Ranga Reddy District at L.B. Nagar, convicted Rajendra, a 35-year-old labourer, in a POCSO case registered under Pahadishareef Police Station. The court sentenced the accused to 20 years of Rigorous Imprisonment (RI), imposed a fine of ₹20,000, and awarded ₹3,00,000 victim compensation to the survivor.
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Pahadishareef POCSO Case Details
The conviction relates to Crime No. 96/2023 registered at Pahadishareef Police Station under:
- Section 366 IPC
- Section 344 IPC
- Section 376(2)(n) IPC
- Section 5 read with Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act
The case was tried under S.C. No. 125/2024 before the Fast Track Special Court for Expeditious Trial and Disposal of Rape and POCSO Act Cases, Ranga Reddy District at L.B. Nagar.
The court, presided over by Hon’ble Judge Smt. M.K. Padmavathi, found the accused guilty on all charges after completion of the trial.
Details of Convicted Accused
The convicted accused has been identified as:
- Name: Rajendra
- Father’s Name: Ganapat Rao
- Age: 35 years
- Occupation: Labourer
- Address: Resident of a rented room at Sriram Nagar Colony
- Native Place: Rajola Village, Basavakalyan Taluk, Bidar District, Karnataka State
Court Verdict in Pahadishareef POCSO Case
After examining the evidence and trial proceedings, the Hon’ble Court convicted Rajendra and sentenced him to:
- 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment (RI)
- Fine of ₹20,000
Recognizing the trauma suffered by the survivor, the court also awarded:
- Victim Compensation: ₹3,00,000
Prosecution and Police Team Praised
According to the press note, the conviction was achieved through coordinated efforts by the prosecution and police team.
Investigating Officer
- Sri P. Laxmikanth Reddy, then ACP Maheshwaram, currently serving in ACB, Hyderabad, conducted the investigation and laid what was described as a foolproof foundation for the case.
Legal Prosecution
- Smt. Shoba Rani, Additional Public Prosecutor
- Sri P. Satyanarayana, Additional Public Prosecutor
The prosecutors were commended for presenting strong arguments before the court.
Court Duty Officers (CDOs)
- Sri E. Venkatesh (HC 4044)
- Sri Vivek Reddy (HC)
- Smt. G. Harichandana (WPC 10463)
Summons and Warrant Execution Team
- Sri Narasimha (PC 11601)
- Sri S. Sriramulu (HC 2887)
- Sri G. Ravindar (HC 3747)
Briefing and Liaison Team
- Smt. P. Shobha (WASI)
- Sri G. Mahender (HC)
Hyderabad City Police Reiterate Zero-Tolerance Policy
The Hyderabad City Police and Pahadishareef Police Station reiterated their zero-tolerance policy against crimes targeting women and children and stated that they remain committed to bringing perpetrators to justice.
The press note was issued by B. Lakshmi Narayana Reddy, Inspector of Police, Pahadishareef Police Station, Hyderabad City.
In the Pahadishareef POCSO case (Crime No. 96/2023), the Fast Track Special Court at L.B. Nagar, Ranga Reddy District, presided over by Hon’ble Judge Smt. M.K. Padmavathi, convicted Rajendra, a 35-year-old labourer from Rajola Village, Basavakalyan Taluk, Bidar District, Karnataka, and sentenced him to 20 years of Rigorous Imprisonment, along with a ₹20,000 fine. The court also awarded ₹3 lakh compensation to the survivor. The case was investigated by Sri P. Laxmikanth Reddy and prosecuted with the support of the Hyderabad City Police and Pahadishareef Police Station.
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