Local Court Delivers Justice in Disturbing 2020 Child Rape Case
A local court sentenced Vinod to life imprisonment for raping his three-year-old niece in 2020. The judgment included a Rs 2 lakh fine for the survivor's medical and rehabilitation needs. The case was confirmed by medical examination and DNA evidence, leading to Vinod's conviction.
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A local court has sentenced a man, identified as Vinod, to life imprisonment for the rape of his three-year-old niece, an incident that occurred four years ago.
The special judge under the POCSO Act, Deepak Yadav, also levied a fine of Rs 2 lakh on Vinod for the child’s medical treatment and rehabilitation.
The case, dating back to December 2020, was established through a police investigation and a DNA test, affirming Vinod's culpability, which resulted in the maximum sentence after a thorough evaluation of evidence and legal arguments.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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