What was the outcome for the taxi driver in Thane?

The taxi driver was convicted for procuring a minor and sentenced to time served, but acquitted of rape charges.

Why was the taxi driver acquitted of rape charges?

The court found critical gaps in evidence, including contradictions in the medical examination and concerns about child witness coaching.

What evidence was lacking in the rape case against the taxi driver?

Forensic analysis found no semen or biological evidence, and medical reports indicated old, healed injuries, not recent ones.

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Taxi Driver Convicted for Child Procurement, Acquitted of Rape

20 Dec

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Summary

Taxi driver convicted for procuring a minor, imprisoned for nearly four years.
Court found evidence insufficient for rape, citing medical exam contradictions.
Child's testimony questioned due to alleged coaching by family and advocate.

Taxi Driver Convicted for Child Procurement, Acquitted of Rape

A taxi driver, aged 57, has been convicted for procuring a minor girl, though acquitted of more serious rape and aggravated sexual assault charges. He has been in custody for nearly four years and was sentenced to the period already served, along with a Rs 5,000 fine. The court determined that while the accused lured the child with wrongful intent, the prosecution failed to prove the charges of penetrative sexual assault.

The incident occurred on January 3, 2022, when the accused allegedly enticed the child and took her to an isolated location. The prosecution's case faced challenges due to inconsistencies. A medical examination the day after the alleged incident showed only old, healed hymenal tears, contradicting the prosecution's timeline and suggesting they occurred more than 48 hours prior.