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Navi Mumbai Man Arrested for Repeated Rape Under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Investigators are invoking multiple sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to capture the complexity of his alleged sexual offences

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Overview

  • Mohit Virendra Singh was taken into custody on July 18 after the victim filed a complaint that led Navi Mumbai police to register an FIR
  • Police say he befriended the woman in Ulwe and used a false promise of marriage to allegedly rape her repeatedly since February
  • Authorities allege he coerced her into terminating a pregnancy and signing a joint affidavit falsely claiming marriage to block legal recourse
  • He is accused of capturing explicit photos and videos of the victim to intimidate and silence her
  • Singh faces charges under sections 64, 64(2)(d), 69, 75 and 89 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with evidence collection and victim support measures ongoing