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Ghaziabad Court Jails Rapist Stepfather for 20 Years
13 Oct
Summary
- Man received 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor stepdaughter.
- Fine of Rs 50,000 ordered to be given to victim for rehabilitation.
- Court stated medical corroboration not essential for sexual assault conviction.
A Pocso court in Ghaziabad has handed down a 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence to a man convicted of raping his minor stepdaughter. The court also mandated a fine of Rs 50,000, to be entirely provided to the victim for her rehabilitation.
The case originated from an FIR filed at Crossings Republik police station after the girl's mother reported the abuse. Initially accused under Section 5(m)/6 of the Pocso Act, the charges were amended to Section 5(i)/6, reflecting aggravated penetrative sexual assault, with the victim's age corrected to 13 based on medical reports.
During the trial, the prosecution successfully argued for the amended charges, noting the victim's consistent testimonies to the police, magistrate, and court. The defense's objections regarding FIR delay and lack of medical evidence were dismissed. The judge highlighted that a victim's unwavering account is crucial, and medical corroboration is not always essential for a conviction, especially when the victim's hymen showed signs of old, healed tears.
