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Man receives 10-year prison sentence for sexual assault of minor in Medchal

Balbar Adhikari, 36, has received a 10-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting a minor girl in Medchal. In addition, Fast Track Special Court mandated he pay ₹1 lakh in compensation to the victim, emphasizing the judicial system's dedication to prompt justice in cases of child sexual offenses.

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Jun 15, 2026 · 1 min read
Man receives 10-year prison sentence for sexual assault of minor in Medchal

Key Takeaways

  • Balbar Adhikari, also known as Vikas, was sentenced to 10 years for sexually assaulting a minor in Medchal.
  • The assault occurred on June 13, 2015, leading to the victim's complaint two days later.
  • Judge K. Venkatesh oversaw the trial, part of a push to expedite child sexual offense cases.
  • In addition to prison time, Adhikari must pay ₹1 lakh in compensation and a ₹5,000 fine.
  • This case highlights the judicial system's commitment to swift justice for crimes against minors.

36-year-old man sentenced to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault of minor girl in Medchal . Fast Track Special Court handed down verdict after convicting Balbar Adhikari,also known as Bikas Chatri or Vikas,under Indian Penal Code and POCSO Act .

Incident happened June 13,2015, prompting victim to file complaint with authorities. Medchal police registered case,arrested accused two days later,on June 15,2015. After thorough investigation,charge sheet filed,leading to full trial.

Judge K. Venkatesh presided over case,part of efforts to speed up trials involving sexual offenses against children. Court also ordered Adhikari to pay ₹1 lakh compensation to victim,imposed fine of ₹5,000.

Judicial system aiming to address crimes against minors, deliver justice swiftly. But how effective are these measures in long run…

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