POCSO Convict Rajesh Kishan Sentenced to 20 Years in Sundargarh Minor Rape Case
Sundargarh Special POCSO Court sentenced Rajesh Kishan to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl in a 2020 case.
What Was the Verdict in the Sundargarh POCSO Case?
On September 1, 2026, at 09:33 AM IST, the Sundargarh Special POCSO Court pronounced its verdict in a case that was registered under the Bonai police station limits. The court sentenced the convict, Rajesh Kishan, to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl. The offense was committed in the year 2020. The verdict comes after the court hearing in the case involving the minor victim. The judgment was reported by the Kanak Digital Desk of Kanak News, which is described as Odisha's leading 24x7 news and current affairs TV channel from Eastern Media Limited, the media house that also publishes the daily 'Sambad'. The report was published as breaking news and includes a call to like, share, and subscribe for more Odisha crime news and court updates.
What Was the Fine and Compensation Order?
In addition to the prison term, the court imposed a fine of ₹20,000 on the convict. The order explicitly states that in case of non-payment of the fine, an additional one-year jail term has been ordered. Furthermore, the court directed the District Legal Services Authority to provide a compensation of ₹7 lakh to the victim’s family. This compensation order is part of the court's verdict in the POCSO case. The news report notes that the verdict includes these financial penalties and the directive to the District Legal Services Authority for victim compensation.
Where Was the Case Registered?
The POCSO case was registered under the jurisdiction of Bonai police station in Sundargarh district of Odisha. The case dates back to 2020 and was heard by the Sundargarh Special POCSO Court. The verdict was pronounced after the court heard the proceedings related to the crime involving the minor victim. Kanak News, the media outlet reporting this verdict, operates across multiple platforms including a website (https://kanaknews.com/), Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, a mobile app, Twitter, Telegram, and a WhatsApp channel (https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9qLIDAYlUKjL5iF90c). The report also references related articles through a template structure and includes a link to the next article.
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Who was convicted in the Sundargarh POCSO case?
Rajesh Kishan was convicted and sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
When was the POCSO verdict pronounced?
The verdict was pronounced on September 1, 2026.
What was the fine imposed on the convict?
The court imposed a fine of ₹20,000 with an additional one-year jail term for non-payment.
How much compensation was awarded to the victim’s family?
The District Legal Services Authority was directed to provide ₹7 lakh compensation to the victim’s family.
Under which police station was the case registered?
The case was registered under Bonai police station limits in Sundargarh district.
When did the crime take place?
The crime was committed in 2020.
Ansuya Minz
Senior District Correspondent, Sundargarh
Ansuya Minz has covered Sundargarh district for six years, reporting on the steel belt's industry, tribal welfare policy, and the Rourkela sports ecosystem. She is based in Rourkela.
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