Man Handed 20-Year Jail Term for Sexually Assaulting Minor Boy in Maharashtra
The court cited credible testimony and forensic evidence as it imposed concurrent sentences and ordered Rs 30,000 for the victim’s rehabilitation.
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Maharashtra man sentenced to 20 years in prison for rape, sexual abuse of 5-year-old
The court sentenced the convict to 20 years’ imprisonment under BNS Section 64(1) (rape) and Section 65(2) (rape of a woman under 12 years of age), with a fine of Rs 10,000 under each section.
Palghar Court Hands Down 20-Year Sentence For Child Sexual Assault
A Palghar court has sentenced Madhu Dharma Govari to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor boy. The court rejected the defence's claim of improbability in a crowded locality, emphasizing that "bystander apathy" does not undermine a victim's testimony. Forensic evidence and the victim's credible account corroborated the conviction under POCSO Act and IPC.
Rigorous Imprisonment: An accused has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a boy. THE PALGAR COURT IN MAHARASHTRA DELIVERED THAT RULING. THE COURT REJECTED THE DEFENDED ARGUMENTS. The sexual assault took place on December 12, 2020.
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