India, May 19 -- A special court has been constituted in Pune following directives from the Bombay High Court to conduct a speedy day-to-day trial in the rape and murder case of a minor girl in Nasrapur village of Pune district. Hearings are scheduled to begin on May 21, officials said on Monday.

The trial will be conducted before district judge 6 and special sessions judge SR Salunkhe under tight security arrangements. The prosecution is also expected to move an application seeking a court-monitored inspection of the crime scene at the commencement of the trial.

Special public prosecutor Ajay Misar said the prosecution would seek expeditious completion of the trial and strict punishment for the accused.

"We filed the chargesheet withi...