Narendra Pal Rana

Judge Narendra Pal Rana presides over special Pocso courts in India, where he handles cases related to the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act. Recently, he gained media attention for sentencing a 25-year-old man to 15 days of rigorous imprisonment for making Instagram reels during trial proceedings in a sensitive case involving kidnapping and gang rape. Judge Rana emphasized the inappropriateness of the man's actions in a courtroom setting, highlighting the seriousness of maintaining decorum and respect within the judicial process.