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.

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.