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Mainpuri Man Gets 20 Years for 2024 Rape
15 Sep
Summary
- A man received a 20-year sentence for raping a minor in 2024.
- The survivor's pregnancy revealed the seven-month-old crime.
- Evidence included survivor testimony and medical examination.
In Mainpuri, a 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and fined Rs 1 lakh for the rape of a 17-year-old girl in 2024. The court delivered the verdict on Tuesday.
The brutal crime occurred in July 2024 when the teenager was fetching water. The convict forcibly took her to his house, overpowering her when she attempted to resist. The incident remained hidden until a medical examination of the survivor revealed she was approximately seven months pregnant.
An FIR was filed under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Pocso Act. During the trial, the defense argued a consensual relationship and false implication due to a water dispute. However, the prosecution presented strong evidence, including the survivor's testimony and medical reports.
The court found the charges proven beyond reasonable doubt, leading to the conviction. A woman neighbor who faced criminal charges in connection with the case was acquitted.
