Pimpri-Chinchwad: Man Sentenced To 20 Years Of Rigorous Imprisonment In Minor Sexual Assault Case

In Pimpri-Chinchwad, a 30-year-old man named Kunal Pandurang Wavale has been given a 20-year rigorous prison sentence for sexually assaulting a minor. The decision was made by the Additional District and Sessions Judge, D Shirbhate, on Wednesday. Wavale, who lives in Newale Vasti, Chikhali, was found guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

Ranjeet Jadhav, a Senior Police Inspector from Chikhali Police Station, confirmed the case details. The court handed Wavale a 20-year sentence under Sections 5(l) and 5(j)(ii) of the POCSO Act, plus a ₹25,000 fine. If he fails to pay the fine, an extra six months of rigorous imprisonment await him. The court also added one year of imprisonment and a ₹5,000 fine under Sections 11 and 12 of the POCSO Act. These penalties will run concurrently.

The case was reported to the Chikhali Police Station on December 15, 2021. Police Sub-Inspector Raghunath Bhoye handled the investigation and filed a chargesheet before the court after completing his investigation. During the trial, Woman Police Head Constable Maya Haridas Kolhe managed court proceedings, ensuring all witnesses were present.

Assistant Police Inspector Subhash Chavan was tasked with following up on the case during the proceedings. Special Public Prosecutor Premkumar Agarwal argued the prosecution case. The verdict was delivered on October 14, 2026, after the trial concluded.