In a stringent verdict delivering justice to a minor victim, the Court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Salender Singh has sentenced a youth to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sodomising a nine-year-old boy. The court also imposed a heavy fine of ₹75,000 on the convict.
Case Details & Timeline
The case dates back to July 20, 2023, when the Bahu Akbarpur Police registered an FIR based on the complaint of the victim’s father.
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The Incident: The accused, who was residing at his aunt’s house in the victim’s village, had reportedly been assaulting the child for over a year. The matter came to light on July 19, when the distressed child confided in his parents.
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Threats: The victim revealed that the accused had threatened him with death to ensure his silence. The most recent assault prior to the complaint had occurred on June 10.
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Charges: The police registered the case under Section 377 (Unnatural Offences) and Section 506 (Criminal Intimidation) of the IPC, along with Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The Verdict
After examining the evidence and hearing the arguments, Judge Salender Singh found the youth guilty.
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Sentence: 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
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Fine: A total penalty of ₹75,000.
Related Incident: Minor Raped in Lakhan Majra
In a separate incident reported the same day, a 25-year-old youth was booked for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in a village under the Lakhan Majra police station.
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The Allegation: The victim, a Class IX student, was lured by her neighbour on January 20 and sexually assaulted.
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Action: An FIR has been registered under the POCSO Act, SC/ST Act, and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Satish Kaushik, Chairman of the District Child Welfare Committee, confirmed that the victim has been provided with counselling.
