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Man Convicted of Molesting Woman at Kanakeshwar Temple Within 48 Hours

Haresh Mahadev Patil was sentenced to seven days in jail and fined ₹1,000 after pleading guilty to the crime in a fast-track court.

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Overview

  • Haresh Mahadev Patil, 42, molested a woman at Kanakeshwar Temple on March 11, 2025, demanding her phone number and making lewd gestures.
  • The Mandwa Coastal Police arrested Patil within 24 hours of the crime and filed a chargesheet the following day.
  • Patil pleaded guilty to charges under Sections 74, 78(2), and 79 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, expediting the legal process.
  • The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) court in Alibaug sentenced Patil to seven days of simple imprisonment and imposed a ₹1,000 fine on March 13, 2025.
  • The case highlights the efficiency of the justice system and law enforcement in addressing crimes against women swiftly and effectively.