Nagpur Court Imposes Eight-Year Sentence for Attempted Murder of Former Girlfriend
A district and sessions court in Nagpur has delivered a significant verdict, sentencing a man to eight years of rigorous imprisonment for attempting to murder his former girlfriend by shooting her in broad daylight. The judgment underscores the legal consequences of violent crimes against women.
Details of the Conviction and Sentencing
The convicted individual, identified as Sijochandran alias Prince Roshalchandran, aged 31 and a resident of Deoli Khanpur in New Delhi, was found guilty under Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) along with other related charges. In addition to the eight-year prison term, the court imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on him. Failure to pay this fine will result in an additional three months of simple imprisonment.
Background of the Violent Incident
According to the prosecution's case, the incident occurred on August 1, 2012. The accused, enraged over a police complaint filed against him by his ex-girlfriend, followed a company bus in which she was traveling with colleagues. Prince stopped the bus near Dhamna on Amravati Road, forcibly boarded it, and fired two shots. He then compelled the woman to disembark and shot her in the left thigh, causing serious injury.
Legal Proceedings and Additional Penalties
A case was promptly registered at the Hingna Police Station under multiple sections, including:
- Section 307 (attempt to murder) of the IPC
- Section 341 (wrongful restraint)
- Section 506 (criminal intimidation)
- Provisions of the Arms Act
- Provisions of the Mumbai Police Act
The investigation was led by then Police Inspector GR Kankale, while the prosecution was conducted by Government Prosecutor Kalpana Pandey. District and Additional Sessions Judge SH Gwalani presided over the case and pronounced the judgment, convicting the accused on all counts.
Beyond the primary sentence, the court imposed additional penalties:
- One month of rigorous imprisonment under Section 341 of the IPC
- Seven days of imprisonment under Section 506 of the IPC
- Three years of imprisonment under the Arms Act
- Fines totaling Rs 15,500 across all charges
This comprehensive sentencing reflects the severity of the crime and serves as a deterrent against such acts of violence.
