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Crime
Vadodara Court Convicts Five in 2024 Navratri Teen Gangrape Case
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 05:18 PM
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A Vadodara court sentenced five individuals for the gangrape of a teenage girl during the 2024 Navratri festivities.
The Vadodara District Court delivered its verdict in the high‑profile gangrape case that shocked the city during the 2024 Navratri celebrations. Five men were found guilty of raping a teenage girl, an offence that prompted widespread public outrage and calls for swift justice.
The court’s judgment confirmed that the accused had conspired and carried out the assault during the festival period, violating multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. All five were convicted on charges of gangrape, criminal intimidation and other related offenses.
Sentencing details were announced alongside the conviction, with the men receiving prison terms in accordance with the severity of the crime. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to addressing sexual violence, especially cases that occur during major cultural events.
Victims’ rights groups welcomed the decision, urging authorities to ensure the safety of women and girls during public gatherings. The case remains a reminder of the need for heightened security and community vigilance during festivals.
The court’s judgment confirmed that the accused had conspired and carried out the assault during the festival period, violating multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code. All five were convicted on charges of gangrape, criminal intimidation and other related offenses.
Sentencing details were announced alongside the conviction, with the men receiving prison terms in accordance with the severity of the crime. The ruling underscores the judiciary’s commitment to addressing sexual violence, especially cases that occur during major cultural events.
Victims’ rights groups welcomed the decision, urging authorities to ensure the safety of women and girls during public gatherings. The case remains a reminder of the need for heightened security and community vigilance during festivals.