Summary:
a life sentence considering that the case does not fall within the `rarest of rare case' definition by the Supreme Court. "According to a 300-page chargesheet filed by the police on October 7, 2016, Shinde committed the rape while Bhaval and Bhailume aided the crime. This included, criminal conspiracy, murder, abetment and outraging modesty of a woman besides offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The prosecution had added the criminal conspiracy charge at the time of framing of charges by the court. A total of 70 witnesses were named in the chargesheet.Nikam said, "The court has held that the evidence produced on record by the prosecution stands fully established..