Archive · 18 Jan 2026
Gujarat Court Awards Death Sentence for Child Rape
A court in Gujarat, India, gave the death penalty to a man who hurt a 7-year-old girl very badly.
The man used an iron rod, and the court decided he should be punished severely.
The police and the court worked quickly to make sure the man was caught and tried.
The girl and her friends told the court what happened.
The government said they will not allow such bad things to happen to children.
The man was also shot by the police when he tried to run away.
The girl will get money to help her, and she is getting help to feel better.
A 32-year-old man was sentenced to death for raping a 7-year-old girl with an iron rod in Rajkot, Gujarat.
The crime occurred on December 4, 2025, and the FIR was filed four days later.
The accused was arrested on December 9 and the chargesheet was filed on December 19.
The court ordered Rs 7 lakh compensation for the survivor and noted her bravery in testifying.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi emphasized the state's zero-tolerance policy towards crimes against women and children.
- Who
- A 32-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Raped a 7-year-old girl with an iron rod
- When
- December 4, 2025
- Where
- Rajkot, Gujarat
- Why
- The man's motives are not specified in the articles
Prosecution
Defense
Speed of Trial
Prosecution
The prosecution successfully pushed for a speedy trial, with the chargesheet filed within 12 days and the conviction within 40 days of the crime.
Defense
The defense may argue that the speed of the trial did not allow adequate time for preparation and a thorough defense.
- Victim's Age
- 7 years old
- Accused's Age
- 32 years old
- Crime Date
- December 4, 2025
- FIR Filed Date
- December 8, 2025
- Arrest Date
- December 9, 2025
- Chargesheet Filed Date
- December 19, 2025
- Conviction Date
- January 12, 2026
- Compensation Ordered
- Rs 7 lakh
- Investigating Officer
- ASP Simran Bharadwaj
- Additional FIR
- December 10, 2025 (Attempt to murder)
Sources
Gujarat court awards death sentence to man for raping 7-year-old using iron rod; Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi hails verdict
Lack of injury no ground to refuse compensation to rape victims: Allahabad HC, orders Rs 3 lakh payout to minor
40 days after rape of 7-yr-old girl in Gujarat, man gets death penalty
MP News: Father Arrested For Raping Minor Daughter In Guna District