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Gujarat Court Jails Man 20 Years for Digital Rape
29 Aug
Summary
- A 51-year-old man was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment.
- The conviction was for digital rape and sexual harassment of a six-year-old girl.
- The court also ordered compensation totaling Rs 5.5 lakh to the victim.
A special Pocso court in Ahmedabad has delivered a stringent sentence of 20 years imprisonment to 51-year-old Hasan Shaikh. Shaikh was convicted for the digital rape and sexual harassment of a six-year-old girl. The court found him guilty of repetitive penetrative sexual assault against the child.
Following an FIR lodged by the victim's parents in October 2024, Shaikh was booked under the new penal code and the Pocso Act. Despite his claims of innocence, the prosecution presented 13 witnesses and an equal number of documents. The court emphasized its duty to award an adequate sentence, considering the offense's gravity.
Beyond the 20-year jail term, the court imposed a Rs 55,000 fine on Shaikh. A significant portion, Rs 45,000, was ordered to be paid directly to the victim. Furthermore, the court mandated an additional Rs 5.5 lakh payment to the victim through the victim compensation scheme.
