State of Madhya Pradesh vs Accused — 2018 Mandsaur rape case

Updates

1. Judgment10 Mar 2025

   Supreme Court acquits two in 2018 Mandsaur gang rape case

   The Supreme Court set aside the conviction and death penalty previously awarded to two men in the 2018 Mandsaur gang rape case.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The Supreme Court cancelled the guilty verdicts and death sentences for two men in a rape case.

   Who:

   The Supreme Court, which is the highest court, cleared two men of their previous conviction and death penalty.

   When:

   Reported on 10 Mar 2025.

   Where:

   Mandsaur and Madhya Pradesh.

   What it means:

   The two men are no longer convicted of the crime and will not face the death penalty.

   Lawbeat
2. Judgment8 Jul 2018

   Madhya Pradesh: In rape case, conviction, death penalty in 46 days

   Crime on May 21, arrest in 24 hrs, chargesheet in 72 hrs.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court convicted the accused and sentenced them to death for a rape case.

   Who:

   The State of Madhya Pradesh is the prosecutor and the accused is the person convicted by the court.

   When:

   The crime happened on May 21 and the judgment was reported on 8 Jul 2018.

   Where:

   Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The court reached this decision because the accused was convicted of rape.

   What it means:

   The court has issued a conviction and the death penalty after a trial lasting 46 days.

   The Indian Express
3. Arrest30 Jun 2018

   Second arrest in Mandsaur child rape case

   Following the arrest of Irfan alias Bhaiyu for the rape of a minor girl, police arrested a second suspect, Asif (24), after he was named as an accomplice by the first accused.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   The police arrested a second suspect linked to the rape of a young girl.

   Who:

   The police are the agency. Irfan alias Bhaiyu is the first accused. Asif is the second accused.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Jun 2018.

   Where:

   Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh.

   Why:

   The police arrested Asif because the first accused named him as an accomplice.

   What it means:

   The investigation now involves a second person accused of being involved in the crime.

   The Hindu