The judge slapped fine of Rs 5,000 on the convict and said amount should be transferred to the account of the District Legal Aid Services.
17 Dec 2017 7:28 PM
The judge held the man guilty under relevant provisions of POCSO Act, while pronouncing punishment to him along with a fine of Rs 21,000.
13 Dec 2017 11:32 AM
The incident has shocked the people in Shirur as the godman and his brother Aba Chalak, are popular figures.
26 May 2017 1:17 AM
The accused had drugged her and molested her first on December 25 when she went to his bakery to buy a Christmas cake.
12 Jan 2017 4:04 AM
The accused allegedly grabbed the minor’s hand and tried to molest her but she freed herself and run home.
06 Jan 2017 4:12 AM
The police has arrested the accused and booked him under IPC Section 354 for molestation.
04 Jan 2017 2:53 AM
The accused was arrested on the same day the complaint was registered, said police.
31 Dec 2016 11:29 AM
The incident took place an hour before they were to appear for the prelim exams that were underway for SSC students.
18 Dec 2016 1:55 AM
The minor had recently joined the same academy to learn singing and keyboard playing.
15 Dec 2016 6:41 AM