Almost a month-and-a-half after the brutal rape and murder case of a three-and-a-half year old girl rocked Maharashtra’s Nasrapur, the court on Thursday observed that the accused is guilty, after the final judgment proceedings kicked off. During the hearing, the court clarified that all charges framed against the accused have been proved.

The court, during the hearing, apprised the accused of the punishment provisions attached to the offences under which he has been convicted, which include severe punishment, such as death penalty, life term or a jail term of up to 20 years, depending on the court’s final verdict.

Accused remains tight-lipped amid proceedings

The court once again asked the accused whether he understood the punishment that could be awarded in the case. However, according to reports, he remained silent, following which the judge took a stern view and directly asked the accused to voice his opinion on the punishment he should be awarded.

Prosecution calls for death penalty

The prosecution termed the case the ‘rarest of the rare,’ because of the extreme brutality informed, and demanded that the harshest punishment be awarded to the accused. The prosecution also submitted that the CCTV footage clearly depicts the victim being subjected to a brutal sexual assault. Furthermore, it argued that the accused did not stop even after the death of the victim, and continued to assault her body, underscoring the shocking and inhuman nature of the cold-blooded crime.

The prosecution opined before the court that a man capable of committing such a barbaric act holds no right to live in society, and deserves the strictest punishment under law.

Victim’s parents cry as prosecution details on incident’s horrific details

The courtroom’s atmosphere turned emotional during the arguments, as the parents of the victim girl were continuously crying while the prosecution detailed the court on the horrific details of the incident. The prosecution contended that the case reflects the highest level of cruelty and depravity, adding that the evidence on record is overwhelming, as well as sufficient to sustain conviction.

It also cited witness statements, medical and forensic reports, CCTV footage and other supporting evidence, compounding the conviction of the accused. As per the prosecution, the aforementioned materials clearly established the involvement of the accused, leaving no room for doubt.

Past criminal background of accused under scanner

Thereafter, the prosecution also shed light on the past criminal background of the accused while pressing for capital punishment. It informed the court that the accused had earlier too faced two similar allegations; one involving an elderly woman, and another in which an 18-year-old girl, his purported relative, fell prey to his misconduct.

Although the accused had been acquitted in the previously reported cases, the prosecution maintained that his history and present conviction project a disturbing pattern and prove that he is a serious threat to the society.

Concluding its statements, the prosecution submitted that only a death penalty would meet the ends of justice in the present case.

Final verdict on June 29

After hearing the arguments, the court reserved its order on punishment. According to reports, the final order on sentencing will be pronounced on June 29, 2026.