While it's unfair that some criminal cases get more media attention than others, it's still an inescapable fact. Some of the most famous and notorious murderers and rapists, who made waves in the media and became public sensations, have actually completed their jail terms and walk among us today. Time flies by, and the life term in India can, in several cases, mean just 14 years. Public memory may be intensive, but it is also short lived. For example, the Sheena Bora Case has been plastered across every newspaper and news channel since it first broke, but in a few months, nobody's really going to care. It's interesting to note what happened to the accused in these cases after the dust settles. Here's the current status of those accused of the most sensational criminal cases in India.

3. Aruna Shanbaug Rape Case (1973)

The Accused: Sohanlal Walmiki

Current Status: Lives in Parpa Village, Uttar Pradesh

After spending 7 years in Yerawada Jail for the brutal assault and rape on Aruna, which left her in a vegetative state for 42 years, Sohan Lal seemingly disappeared. Turns out, he had spent decades in his ancestral village of Dadupur before moving into his father-in-law's house in Parpa.

Source - indianexpress

4. Nitish Katara Murder Case (2002)

The Accused: Vikas Yadav

Current Status: Still in Tihar Jail. Latest bail plea got rejected

Vikas and his brother tortured and killed Nitish Katara in 2002. An honour killing in response to Vikas' sister having a relationship with Nitish, the murderous brothers were jailed, with Vikas receiving a 30 year sentence. His latest bail plea was rejected, and rightfully so.

Source - india