State vs. accused — Sexual assault of minor girl in Karnataka

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1. News30 Jul 2026

   Man gets 20 years of imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl

   The Kalaghatagi police conducted the investigation and filed the chargesheet. Published - July 30, 2026 07:49 pm IST Read Comments

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A man has been sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a minor girl.

   Who:

   The Kalaghatagi police investigated the matter, and a Karnataka court issued the sentence against the man.

   When:

   Reported on 30 Jul 2026.

   Where:

   Kalaghatagi police station and a Karnataka court.

   Why:

   The court reached this decision after the police finished their investigation and filed a formal list of accusations.

   What it means:

   This concludes the court process mentioned in the report by finalizing the man's period of imprisonment.

   The Hindu
2. Judgment10 Jul 2026

   Karnataka court sentences rapist, child bride's family in POCSO case

   The POCSO Special Court in Dharwad sentenced the accused, Nagappa Chadabanur, to 20 years of imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 for the sexual assault of a minor girl.

   Explanation in simple terms

   What:

   A court sentenced a man to prison and a fine for the sexual assault of a minor girl.

   Who:

   The POCSO Special Court is the court. Nagappa Chadabanur is the convicted man. The girl is the victim.

   When:

   Reported on 10 Jul 2026.

   Where:

   Kalaghatagi Police Station and the POCSO Special Court in Dharwad, Karnataka.

   Why:

   The court convicted the man of sexually assaulting a minor girl.

   What it means:

   The man must serve 20 years in prison and pay a fine of 50,000 rupees.

   The New Indian Express