Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Surat Driver Sentenced for Stalking Minor
A man named Rajkumar Nayak was sentenced to two years in jail and fined Rs 5,000 for stalking and sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl in Surat.
The incident happened on December 17, 2024, when the girl was walking home from her tuition classes.
The man made lewd remarks and touched the girl, which the court found to be intentional harassment.
The judge decided that the man did not know the girl before the incident and used her loneliness to commit the crime.
A 36-year-old driver, Rajkumar Nayak, was sentenced to two years in jail and fined Rs 5,000 for stalking and sexually harassing a 17-year-old girl.
The incident occurred on December 17, 2024, as the girl was walking home from her evening tuition classes.
Nayak allegedly made lewd remarks and physically touched the victim, taking advantage of her loneliness.
Special Judge H M Vyas found that Nayak did not know the victim or her parents before the incident.
The court concluded that Nayak had the intention to commit the crime of sexual harassment.
- Who
- Rajkumar Nayak, a 36-year-old driver, and a 17-year-old girl
- What
- Stalking and sexual harassment of a minor
- When
- December 17, 2024
- Where
- Surat, India
- Why
- The accused allegedly stalked and sexually harassed the victim while she was on her way to tuition classes.
Victim's Perspective
Accused's Defense
Intent and Behavior
Victim's Perspective
The victim claims the accused stalked and sexually harassed her, making lewd remarks and physically touching her.
Accused's Defense
The accused may argue that his actions were misunderstood or that he did not intend to harass the victim.
- Date of Incident
- December 17, 2024
- Sentence Length
- 2 years
- Fine Imposed
- Rs 5,000
- Judge
- Special Judge H M Vyas
- Location
- Surat, India