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Draft strict rules to deny parole to persons convicted of sexual offences, Maharashtra CM tells officials
On May 5, 2026, during a Cabinet meeting in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to draft stringent rules to deny parole to sexual-offence convicts. The move follows a May 1 incident in Pune district where a 65-year-old man with a criminal record allegedly assaulted and murdered a four-year-old girl; the accused had previously been booked on sexual harassment charges in 1998 and 2015 and was acquitted in both cases.
Why It Matters
If implemented, the rules could tighten parole eligibility for sexual offences in Maharashtra and influence parole policy discussions.
Timeline
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May 5, 2026 — Cabinet meeting directs drafting of parole rules
May 5, 2026
During a Cabinet meeting in Mumbai, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis directed officials to draft stringent rules to ensure that parole is not granted to persons convicted of sexual offences. The directive comes amid the May 1 case. The accused in this case had previously been booked on charges of sexual harassment in 1998 and 2015 and was acquitted in both cases, according to police.
May 1, 2026 — Alleged sexual assault and murder case in Narsapur, Pune district
May 1, 2026
A 65-year-old man with a criminal record allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered a four-year-old girl at Narsapur in Bhor tehsil, Pune district, on May 1, 2026.