Goa, Aug. 16 -- The Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) Court in Margao has sentenced Venkatesh Hunappa Nayak to 70 days of simple imprisonment after convicting him in a theft case.

Nayak was found guilty of stealing an electric scooter, a bicycle, and a mobile phone. He was booked and arrested by Maina Curtorim Police on May 8, 2025.

In a swift trial, the court concluded the entire legal proceedings within 90 days, culminating in Friday's conviction and sentencing.

The judgment has been noted for its speedy disposal, reflecting the judiciary's emphasis on timely justice in petty crime cases.

Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Herald Goa....