Archive · 30 Sep 2025
Court Acquits Man in Rape, Cheating, and Caste Slur Case
A man named Kaustubh was accused of rape and tricking a woman.
The woman said he promised to marry her, but didn't because of her caste.
She also said his family used bad words towards her parents.
However, the judge said there wasn't enough proof.
So, the man and his family were found not guilty of all the accusations made against them, including rape, cheating, and using bad words related to caste.
The judge stated the evidence was insufficient.
Kaustubh Pravin Shinde was acquitted of rape and cheating charges.
His mother and brother were acquitted of caste-based abuse.
The case was filed based on a complaint by a 19-year-old woman.
The woman alleged Shinde promised marriage but refused due to her caste.
The court determined the prosecution failed to prove the charges.
- Who
- Kaustubh Pravin Shinde and his family were accused; a 19-year-old woman filed the complaint.
- What
- Shinde was acquitted of rape and cheating charges, and his family of caste-based abuse.
- When
- The alleged offenses occurred between September 2019 and 2021. The court order was passed on September 24.
- Where
- Mumbra police station in Thane, Maharashtra.
- Why
- The court ruled that the prosecution failed to prove the charges against the accused.
- Accused
- Kaustubh Pravin Shinde, along with his mother and brother
- Charges
- Rape, cheating, caste-based abuse
- Court
- Additional Sessions Court, Thane
- Verdict
- Acquittal on all charges
- Date of Order
- September 24
- Complainant
- 19-year-old woman from SC community