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Court Confirms 14-Year Sentence for Orphanage Sexual Abuser
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- High Court upholds conviction for sexual assault at Raigad orphanage.
- Accused received a 14-year rigorous imprisonment sentence.
- Court found defence arguments about girls' happiness unconvincing.
The Bombay High Court has upheld the conviction and 14-year sentence for a man found guilty of sexually assaulting orphaned girls in Maharashtra's Raigad district. The court found the defense's arguments, suggesting the girls were happy at the orphanage, to be unconvincing, highlighting the victims' dependence on the institution.
The judicial review confirmed the initial conviction, dismissing claims that the girls' well-being was unaffected. The rigorous imprisonment sentence reflects the gravity of the offenses committed within the orphanage walls. Several victims had testified about the abuse they endured.
While the main accused's sentence stands, his brother's conviction was overturned due to insufficient evidence. The mother's sentence was reduced to the time already served, considering her age and custody duration, though her role in suppressing the crime was acknowledged.
