Pune Court Sentences Man to 20 Years for Raping Two Minor Nieces
Pune court sentences man, 56, to 20 years RI for raping two minor nieces
Hindustan Times
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A special court in Pune, India, sentenced a 56-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly sexually assaulting his two minor nieces, aged 12 and 13. The court emphasized the gravity of the crimes and recommended compensation for the victims under a legal assistance scheme.
- 01The accused was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping his two minor nieces.
- 02The assaults occurred between January and November 2020 in Pune, India.
- 03The court found the man's defense arguments regarding lockdowns unconvincing.
- 04The judge highlighted the need for victim rehabilitation and compensation.
- 05The case was prosecuted under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
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On April 11, a special POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court in Pune, Maharashtra, India, sentenced a 56-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his two minor nieces, aged 12 and 13. The accused exploited his position as a trusted relative, luring the girls away from their home in Uruli Devachi under the pretext of buying them clothes. The assaults took place between January and November 2020, and the victims remained silent due to fear of threats made by the accused. The court dismissed the defense's argument that the incidents could not have occurred during the COVID-19 lockdown, citing lodge registers that confirmed the man's presence at the lodges on specific dates. The prosecution argued for the harshest penalty, emphasizing the serious nature of the crimes. In addition to the prison sentence, the court imposed a fine of ₹30,000 (approximately $360 USD) and recommended compensation for the victims under a legal assistance scheme.
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The ruling sends a strong message about the legal system's commitment to protecting minors and punishing sexual offenses, potentially encouraging other victims to come forward.
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