Telangana Court Delivers Landmark Judgment in Dalit Woman's Rape Case

A Telangana court sentenced a lorry driver to 27 years for raping and impregnating a Dalit woman in 2019. Convicted under IPC and SC/ST Act, sentences run concurrently with a Rs 3,000 fine. The conviction was based on the victim's statement and scientific evidence, leading to his arrest.

In a significant judicial decision, a Telangana court has sentenced a 38-year-old lorry driver to 27 years in prison for raping and impregnating a Dalit woman. This 2019 case saw the sentences running concurrently, reflecting the gravity of the offences.

The II Additional District Judge of the SC/ST Court in Nalgonda found the accused guilty under pertinent sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. The superintendent of police, Sharat Chandra Pawar, confirmed the offender was sentenced to 10 years for repeated rape, seven years for cheating, and another 10 years under the SC/ST Act.

The conviction follows the woman's complaint, supported by her statement and scientific evidence, highlighting the influence of legal frameworks in delivering justice for marginalized communities. The court's decision includes a fine of Rs 3,000, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)