CBI vs Brajesh Thakur and others — Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case

17 Feb 2020Judgment

CBI | Accused in Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case sentenced by trial court

The Trial Court at Saket, New Delhi has sentenced 19 accused, namely (i) Brajesh Thakur, owner of the NGO Sewa Sankalp Evam Vikas Samiti to undergo Life...

SCC Online Blog

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A trial court sentenced nineteen people to prison for their roles in the shelter home abuse case.
Who:: Brajesh Thakur is the owner of the NGO and one of the convicted accused. The CBI investigated the matter. The Saket Court in New Delhi delivered the sentence.
When:: Reported on 17 Feb 2020.
Where:: Saket Court, New Delhi.
Why:: The court reached this judgment after finding the accused guilty in the shelter home case.
What it means:: The legal process for the trial stage is now complete for these nineteen individuals.

11 Feb 2020Judgment

Trial court sentences Brajesh Thakur and 11 others to life imprisonment

Following the conviction of 19 individuals, a special court in Saket, New Delhi, sentenced NGO owner Brajesh Thakur and 11 other co-accused to life imprisonment for their roles in the abuse case.

The Hindu

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court sentenced the convicted individuals to life in prison.
Who:: Brajesh Thakur is the NGO owner and convicted person. Eleven others are co-accused convicted persons. The CBI is the investigating agency. The special court in Saket is the judge.
When:: Reported on 11 Feb 2020.
Where:: Saket Court, New Delhi, and Bihar.
Why:: The court sentenced them because they were convicted for their roles in the abuse case.
What it means:: The trial court concluded the sentencing phase for the convicted individuals involved in the case.

20 Jan 2020Judgment

International reporting confirms conviction of 19 in Muzaffarpur abuse case

BBC News reports the conviction of 19 individuals by an Indian court regarding the physical and sexual abuse of girls housed at the Muzaffarpur shelter home.

BBC News India

Explanation in simple terms

What:: An Indian court convicted nineteen people for the physical and sexual abuse of girls at a shelter home.
Who:: The CBI investigated the case against Brajesh Thakur and others, and a court in Saket convicted the nineteen individuals.
When:: Reported on 20 Jan 2020.
Where:: The case was heard at the Saket Court in New Delhi regarding a shelter home in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
Why:: The court reached this judgment because the individuals were involved in the abuse of girls living at the shelter home.
What it means:: The court has formally found these nineteen individuals guilty of the crimes.

20 Jan 2020Judgment

19 accused convicted in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

The Special POCSO court in Saket, New Delhi, convicted 19 individuals, including NGO owner Brajesh Thakur, for their involvement in the physical and sexual abuse of minors at the shelter home.

Government of India portal

Explanation in simple terms

What:: A court found nineteen people guilty of physical and sexual abuse of children.
Who:: Brajesh Thakur is the NGO owner and convicted individual. The CBI is the agency involved. The Special POCSO court is the court that reached the verdict.
When:: Reported on 20 Jan 2020.
Where:: Saket Court in New Delhi and the shelter home in Muzaffarpur, Bihar.
Why:: The court convicted these individuals for their involvement in the abuse of minors at the shelter home.
What it means:: The court decided that the accused are guilty of the crimes related to the shelter home.

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CBI vs Brajesh Thakur and others — Muzaffarpur Shelter Home case

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CBI | Accused in Muzaffarpur Shelter Home Case sentenced by trial court

Trial court sentences Brajesh Thakur and 11 others to life imprisonment

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