Hansmukh Rathod (born 1953) is an astrologer from Mumbai, India, who was arrested on March 22, 2009, for allegedly raping two girls since they were 12 and 9 years old.
[1] During police investigation he offered to compensate for the crimes by getting the younger sister married to his son.
[2] It was alleged that Rathod had abused other girls too.
[3] The investigating police had claimed that Rathod was well connected with local politicians and had high-profile clients.
[4] All three accused were acquitted by Thane Sessions Court on Aug 4, 2011, after the prosecution failed to establish rape.