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20-Year Sentence for Minor Rapist
26 Nov
Summary
- A 24-year-old convicted for raping a 14-year-old girl.
- The offense occurred between February 13-26, 2021.
- The accused was a college student at the time of the crime.
In Pune, a 24-year-old man has received a 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for the repeated rape of a 14-year-old girl. The offenses occurred over a two-week period in February 2021 within the Chandannagar area. The convicted individual, who was a 22-year-old college student when the crimes took place, had initially developed a friendship with the victim via a social networking platform.
The situation escalated when the girl's parents objected to their interactions. On February 26, 2021, the girl's mother discovered them in a compromising situation, prompting the man's escape and the subsequent police complaint. Indian law clearly defines any physical relationship with a minor as rape, regardless of consent.
The court, referencing evidence and witness testimonies, found the accused guilty, noting the victim was under 16. The judge emphasized the accused's premeditated intent, evidenced by the presence of a condom, establishing his state of mind to commit sexual assault. The man has been incarcerated since February 26, 2021, with credit for time served.
