State vs Nagaraj — Sexual assault of minor in Karnataka (7-year sentence)

Updates

1. Judgment6 Aug 2026

   Man sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment for sexually assaulting minor girl

   Nagaraj, 34, a resident of Tarikere taluk, was accused of sexually assaulting a minor in December 2025.

   Explanation in simple terms

   A man named Nagaraj has been found guilty of sexually assaulting a young girl in Karnataka, a state in India. The court has sentenced him to spend 7 years in prison for this crime. This means he will be locked up in jail as punishment for harming the child. This type of case is taken very seriously by the legal system to protect children from abuse.

   thehindu.com
2. Hearing18 Jun 2025

   High Court of Karnataka hears petition in Nagaraj case

   The Karnataka High Court, presided over by Justice Venkatesh Naik T, heard the petition filed by Nagaraj regarding the case registered at Lingadahalli Police Station.

   Explanation in simple terms

   The High Court of Karnataka is currently reviewing a legal challenge regarding the case of Nagaraj, who was previously sentenced to seven years in prison for the sexual assault of a minor. This hearing means the court is examining the details of the case to decide if the original conviction or sentence should be changed. No final decision has been made yet, as the judges are still listening to arguments from both sides.

   indiankanoon.org