Nuh Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Minor at Gunpoint
A Fast Track Special Court in Nuh, Haryana, has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 40,000 for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl in 2023. The incident occurred when the accused, accompanied by his brother, abducted the victim from her residence at night. According to police reports and family complaints, the assault was committed at gunpoint, with death threats issued to silence the victim. The family members were also physically assaulted when they attempted to rescue the girl, who was eventually found on the upper floor of the accused's house. Additional Sessions Judge Ashu Sanjeev Tinjan delivered the verdict after reviewing forensic evidence, medical reports confirming sexual assault, and testimonies from the victim and her family. The court emphasized the necessity of stringent punishment for crimes against children. The time already spent by the convict in judicial custody will be deducted from the total sentence. Police officials credited the timely submission of the chargesheet and strong corroborative evidence for securing justice in this significant case under the IPC and POCSO Act.
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Nuh Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Minor at Gunpoint
A Fast Track Special Court in Nuh, Haryana, has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 40,000 for the kidnapping and sexual assault of a minor girl in 2023. The incident occurred when the accused, accompanied by his brother, abducted the victim from her residence at night. According to police reports and family complaints, the assault was committed at gunpoint, with death threats issued to silence the victim. The family members were also physically assaulted when they attempted to rescue the girl, who was eventually found on the upper floor of the accused's house. Additional Sessions Judge Ashu Sanjeev Tinjan delivered the verdict after reviewing forensic evidence, medical reports confirming sexual assault, and testimonies from the victim and her family. The court emphasized the necessity of stringent punishment for crimes against children. The time already spent by the convict in judicial custody will be deducted from the total sentence. Police officials credited the timely submission of the chargesheet and strong corroborative evidence for securing justice in this significant case under the IPC and POCSO Act.
Times of India