Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Telangana HC Suspends Sentence in Child Rape-Murder Case
A man convicted of raping and murdering a child had his sentence temporarily stopped by the Telangana High Court.
The court was worried about how the man was identified and how long he had already been in jail.
The case started in 2019 after a 7-year-old boy was found dead.
The court found issues with the identification process and the delay in identifying the accused.
Because he'd been in jail for over six years, the court decided to let him out on bail while they review his case.
Telangana High Court suspended a man's sentence related to the rape-murder of a child.
The court cited concerns regarding the identification process and prolonged incarceration.
The man was arrested on May 13, 2019, based on CCTV footage and witness suspicion.
He was convicted in July 2021 under multiple sections of IPC and POCSO Act.
The court highlighted the 150-day delay in conducting the Test Identification Parade.
- Who
- A man convicted of child rape and murder.
- What
- Telangana High Court suspended a man's sentence for child rape-murder.
- When
- The court delivered the order on July 24, 2024.
- Where
- Telangana High Court.
- Why
- Due to concerns over the identification process and prolonged incarceration.
Prosecution
Defense/High Court
Evidence Validity
Prosecution
The accused is guilty of the crimes based on the evidence presented during the trial.
Defense/High Court
The court found significant flaws in the evidence and the process leading to conviction.
- Court
- Telangana High Court
- Case Type
- Child rape and murder
- Conviction Date
- July 20, 2021
- Initial Arrest Date
- May 13, 2019
- Charges
- Kidnapping, unnatural offenses, murder, and POCSO Act violations
- Sentence Suspended
- Yes
- Test Identification Parade Delay
- 150 days