Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat was arrested on March 18 for allegedly raping a woman repeatedly over the past three years. During the investigation, authorities discovered several videos showing the exploitation of women
27 March,2026 03:38 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent-1774345145610_d.png "Bombay High Court orders retrial in 2017 POCSO case")
The Bombay High Court has set aside the conviction and death sentence in a 2017 rape-murder case, citing denial of legal representation to the accused. It has ordered a fresh trial, stressing that fair trial rights cannot be compromised despite the gravity of the crime.
27 March,2026 12:19 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The woman gathered the courage to file a complaint following the recent arrest of former Merchant Navy officer and self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in Nashik, an official said
27 March,2026 12:08 PM IST | Palghar | mid-day online correspondent
Ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, the BJP has fielded Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape-murder victim, from Panihati. Party leaders defended the move, calling it a step toward justice and women’s empowerment
26 March,2026 05:41 PM IST | Kolkata | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
