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Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Lawyer, held guilty of abducting doctor & acquitted of murder, released on remission after 19 years in Yerawada jail
Pune: Leena Deosthale (65), who was serving a life sentence for the abduction of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Deepak Mahajan after being acquitted of murder, has walked out on remission after spending 19 years in Yerawada Central Prison. Deosthale's daughter, Deepti, who is undergoing life imprisonment in the case, has also applied for remission. Her plea is pending before a five-member Sentence Review Board of state govt for consideration. Leena, then a lawyer, and Deepti, a cookery expert and writer, are from Dahisar in Mumbai. According to police, they allegedly kidnapped and murdered 47-year-old Mahajan by forcibly giving him an overdose of sedatives after a foiled bid for a Rs25-lakh ransom in July 2006. Pune police arrested them on July 7, 2006, and later filed a chargesheet. On Dec 27, 2007, a fast-track court in Pune sentenced the mother-daughter duo to death. Bombay high court in 2009 acquitted them of murder for lack of evidence but convicted them for the doctor's abduction and ransom, and sentenced them to life imprisonment. Leena applied for remission through the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Pune, because she spent 19 years in actual imprisonment and 26 years with remission since her arrest on July 7, 2006. The state prisons department opposed her plea on grounds of her complicity in a serious crime, and that her appeal against conviction was pending for hearing before the Supreme Court. DLSA's pro-bono lawyer Sachin Salunkhe, who represented Leena before the Sentence Review Board, said that under the guidance of DLSA secretary Sonal Patil, they meticulously reviewed the case, highlighting her incarceration, her remorse, her old age, and her potential for rehabilitation. Their efforts, rooted in the principle 'hate the sin, not the sinner' emphasised restorative justice and the possibility of reintegration into society. The Supreme Court, in its order of Sept 15, 2022, said that the cases of convicts spending 14 years in jail could be referred to govt for considering their premature release in a fixed time, irrespective of whether the appeal is pending or not, Salunkhe said. "The state govt resolution of 2006 states that a woman convict is eligible for remission if she has completed 60 years, undergone 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, and if she is physically weak. Another govt resolution of 2008 states that in cases relating to abduction with ransom under section 364 (a) of the Indian Penal Code, if a convict, irrespective of gender, has spent 10 years in jail with remission, totalling 16 years, is entitled to claim remission," he said. The board, after considering the apex court ruling and govt resolutions, on May 16 issued an order granting remission to Leena. She was released from jail on May 23, Salunkhe said. "Her release marks a milestone in the ongoing discourse on criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, and the balance between punishment and mercy." The prisons department also opposed Leena's remission on grounds that she had not deposited a fine of Rs59,000 as per the trial court's order. Salunkhe deposited the fine amount on her behalf to secure her release on remission. Pune: Leena Deosthale (65), who was serving a life sentence for the abduction of orthopaedic surgeon Dr Deepak Mahajan after being acquitted of murder, has walked out on remission after spending 19 years in Yerawada Central Prison. Deosthale's daughter, Deepti, who is undergoing life imprisonment in the case, has also applied for remission. Her plea is pending before a five-member Sentence Review Board of state govt for consideration. Leena, then a lawyer, and Deepti, a cookery expert and writer, are from Dahisar in Mumbai. According to police, they allegedly kidnapped and murdered 47-year-old Mahajan by forcibly giving him an overdose of sedatives after a foiled bid for a Rs25-lakh ransom in July 2006. Pune police arrested them on July 7, 2006, and later filed a chargesheet. On Dec 27, 2007, a fast-track court in Pune sentenced the mother-daughter duo to death. Bombay high court in 2009 acquitted them of murder for lack of evidence but convicted them for the doctor's abduction and ransom, and sentenced them to life imprisonment. Leena applied for remission through the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA), Pune, because she spent 19 years in actual imprisonment and 26 years with remission since her arrest on July 7, 2006. The state prisons department opposed her plea on grounds of her complicity in a serious crime, and that her appeal against conviction was pending for hearing before the Supreme Court. DLSA's pro-bono lawyer Sachin Salunkhe, who represented Leena before the Sentence Review Board, said that under the guidance of DLSA secretary Sonal Patil, they meticulously reviewed the case, highlighting her incarceration, her remorse, her old age, and her potential for rehabilitation. Their efforts, rooted in the principle 'hate the sin, not the sinner' emphasised restorative justice and the possibility of reintegration into society. The Supreme Court, in its order of Sept 15, 2022, said that the cases of convicts spending 14 years in jail could be referred to govt for considering their premature release in a fixed time, irrespective of whether the appeal is pending or not, Salunkhe said. "The state govt resolution of 2006 states that a woman convict is eligible for remission if she has completed 60 years, undergone 14 years of rigorous imprisonment, and if she is physically weak. Another govt resolution of 2008 states that in cases relating to abduction with ransom under section 364 (a) of the Indian Penal Code, if a convict, irrespective of gender, has spent 10 years in jail with remission, totalling 16 years, is entitled to claim remission," he said. The board, after considering the apex court ruling and govt resolutions, on May 16 issued an order granting remission to Leena. She was released from jail on May 23, Salunkhe said. "Her release marks a milestone in the ongoing discourse on criminal justice reform, rehabilitation, and the balance between punishment and mercy." The prisons department also opposed Leena's remission on grounds that she had not deposited a fine of Rs59,000 as per the trial court's order. Salunkhe deposited the fine amount on her behalf to secure her release on remission.
The Print
23-05-2025
- The Print
Indian cricketer Deepti Sharma accuses teammate Arushi Goel of Rs 25 lakh fraud, theft
According to police, Arushi, along with her parents—mother Manju and father Thanchand—exploited this friendship to transfer Rs 25 lakh to their accounts under various pretexts. Arushi, a member of the North Central Railway cricket team who is posted as a junior clerk at Agra Cantt Railway Station, is an old friend of Deepti. Agra: Indian women's cricket team player and Uttar Pradesh Police officer Deepti Sharma has accused fellow cricketer Arushi Goel of allegedly cheating her of Rs 25 lakh, and breaking into her flat and stealing cash, jewellery and foreign currency. Police filed an FIR following a complaint by Deepti's brother Sumit at Agra's Sadar police station on Thursday. Inspector Vijay Vikram Singh told ThePrint that a case had been registered against Arushi and her parents for theft and financial fraud. 'An investigation is underway based on CCTV footage and other evidence. Strict action will be taken against the culprits,' he said. According to the complaint, when Deepti demanded her money back, the accused first made excuses and then started misbehaving with her. She then barred Goyal from coming to her flat, where Arushi had earlier lived as a housemate. However, Arushi entered the house secretly on 22 April and CCTV footage showed her opening the door and leaving with about $2,500, gold jewellery and cash. On 23 April, Arushi claimed that her belongings were still in the flat, but when Deepti's brother reached there, the key wouldn't work. It was found that the lock had been changed. 'I treated Arushi like my sister. With the support of her family, she has cheated me. There is evidence against her and I have full faith in the law,' Deepti told the media. She added that she didn't want to talk to the accused anymore and considered legal action the only option. Arushi denied the allegations. 'I have family relations with Deepti. If there has been any transaction, it must have been done with mutual consent,' she told the media. 'I want to talk to Deepti face-to-face on all the allegations. My image is being maligned in the media.' The cricketer said she would challenge the case in court and prove her innocence. (Edited by Sugita Katyal) Also Read: Forced by financial losses, how Gwalior man learnt 'art of theft' via YouTube to target AC trains
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Deepti Sharma Accuses UP Warriorz Teammate Of Rs 25 Lakh Fraud, Stealing Foreign Currency: Report
Indian women's cricket team star Deepti Sharma has accused Delhi batter Arushi Goel of stealing valuable items from her flat in Agra, according to a report. Arushi, who is a junior clerk with the Indian railways, has played with Deepti at UP Warriorz (UPW) in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Deepti alleged that Arush duped her of Rs 25 lakh and broke into into her Agra flat to steal valuables, including gold and silver jewellery and Rs 2 lakh in foreign currency. According to a report in the Times of India (TOI), Deepti's brother, Sumit Sharma, lodged a complaint at the Sadar Police Station in Agra. "Deepti's brother, Sumit Sharma, approached the Sadar police station with the complaint. Prima facie, we found some truth in the complaint and filed an FIR under BNS sections 305 (a) (theft), 331 (3) (house breaking), 316 (2) (criminal breach of trust) and 352 (insulting someone with the intent to provoke a breach of peace)," TOI quoted ACP Sukanya Sharma as saying. The report added that Arushi and her parents started exploiting Deepti financially, citing various emergencies. "The two cricketers became close over the years through their association in the same team. Then, Arushi and her parents started exploiting Deepti financially, citing family emergencies and financial distress," the report added. According to news agency Indo-Asian News Service (IANS), DCP Sonam Kumar said, "Deepti Sharma, UP DSP and Indian women's cricketer, along with junior player Arushi Goyal and her family, face a Rs 25 lakh fraud case. Deepti's brother filed an FIR after valuables went missing from her flat. Investigation is ongoing." On a professional front, Deepti was recently named in India's white-ball squad for the upcoming tour of England. The tour to England will consist of five T20Is and three ODIs. The series will kickstart with the first T20I at Nottingham, and the final T20I will be at Birmingham from July 12. On the other hand, the first ODI will be on July 16 at Southampton, and the series will conclude with the third ODI at Chester-le-Street on July 22 onwards. Arushi, on the other hand, was roped in for Rs 10 lakh by UPW ahead of WPL 2025.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Time of India
Indian women's team cricketer accuses fellow player of fraud
AGRA: Indian women's cricket team member and UP dy SP Deepti Sharma , 28, has accused fellow state player Arushi Goel of duping her of over Rs 25 lakh and breaking into her Agra flat to steal valuables, including gold and silver jewellery and Rs 2 lakh in foreign currency. Arushi, when approached for comment, declined to speak on the matter. Arushi, 27, a member of the UP women's team and a junior clerk with Indian Railways in Agra division, and Deepti -- captain of UP Warriorz for the current WPL season -- have played together in the domestic circuit in which Arushi was part of the UP Warriorz squad. ACP (Agra Sadar), Sukanya Sharma, said, "Deepti's brother, Sumit Sharma, approached the Sadar police station with the complaint. Prima facie, we found some truth in the complaint and filed an FIR under BNS sections 305 (a) (theft), 331 (3) (house breaking), 316 (2) (criminal breach of trust) and 352 (insulting someone with the intent to provoke a breach of peace)." The FIR said: "The two cricketers became close over the years through their association in the same team. Then, Arushi and her parents started exploiting Deepti financially, citing family emergencies and financial distress." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Your Daily Profit By 11 AM With This Superclass By Mr. Bala TradeWise Learn More Undo Deepti's brother further stated in his complaint: "My sister lost over Rs 25 lakh in the two-year period. When she confronted Arushi, the latter refused to return the amount." The complaint added that Arushi broke into Deepti's Agra flat on April 22, replaced the original door lock with a new one and "absconded with jewellery as well as over $2,500 USD (approx Rs 2 lakh)". The break-in came to light when Sumit said he tried to access the flat, but was unable to get in. "The incident has caused significant distress to Deepti, who is at the moment preoccupied with her training commitments and is preparing for the Team India camp in Bengaluru ahead of England tour," he added.
India Today
15-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
On This Day: Deepti Sharma, India rewrite history books in Women's ODIs
On May 15, 2017, Deepti Sharma, Punam Raut, and Team India made history in women's ODIs during a match against Laura Delany's Ireland in a quadrangular series at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. Opting to bat first, Mithali Raj's side posted a massive total of 358 for 2 in their allotted 50 the innings, Deepti and Raut stitched together a record-breaking partnership of 320 runs in 45.3 overs before Raut retired hurt. This remains the highest partnership in the history of women's ODIs. Remarkably, it is the only 300-run stand in women's ODI history, with New Zealand's Leigh Kasperek and Amelia Kerr's 295-run partnership in 2018 against Ireland in Dublin ranking scored 188 runs off 160 balls with the help of 27 fours and two sixes. Raut lent her support with a handy 109-run knock, laced with 11 fours. India, thereafter, bowled Ireland out for 109 runs in 40 overs to win the match comfortably by 249 Sharma scripts history Deepti Sharma's 188 remains the highest individual score by an Indian batter in women's ODIs. Harmanpreet Kaur's unbeaten 171 in the 2017 Women's ODI World Cup semi-final against Australia ranks second amongst Indian batters. Overall, Deepti's 188 is the fifth-highest individual score in the history of women's top three spots are held by New Zealand's Amelia Kerr (232 not out against Ireland in 2018), Australia's Belinda Clark (229 not out against Denmark in 1997), and Sri Lanka's Chamari Athapaththu (195 not out against South Africa in 2024).In the match against Ireland, Deepti was also outstanding with the ball, finishing with impressive figures of 6-2-15-1. On the back of her all-round showing, Deepti also won the Player of the Match award. In 106 ODIs thus far, Deepti has scored 2300 runs at an average of 35.38 and taken 135 wickets at an economy rate of Watch
