What happened at the Christian orphanage in Raigad?

A man was convicted of sexually assaulting orphaned girls at the orphanage located in Chambharli village, Khalapur.

What was the Bombay High Court's decision on the orphanage abuse case?

The High Court upheld the conviction and 14-year sentence of the accused, while acquitting his brother due to lack of evidence.

How were the orphanage abuse allegations brought to light?

The abuse came to light when one of the victims confided in her schoolteacher, who then alerted the Child Welfare Committee.

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Court Confirms 14-Year Sentence for Orphanage Sexual Abuser

12 Dec

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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.

Court Confirms 14-Year Sentence for Orphanage Sexual Abuser

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.