Court sentences man to 20 years jail for raping minor in 2016
Hindustan TimesNew Delhi, The "rape of a child is atrocious", observed a Delhi court while sentencing a 28-year-old man to rigorous imprisonment of 20 years for raping an eight-year-old girl in 2016. Court sentences man to 20 years jail for raping minor in 2016 Additional Sessions Judge Babita Puniya was hearing the arguments on sentencing against the man, who was convicted under Section 376 of the IPC. It is the duty of society to not only protect them from sexual violence and predation but also to keep them happy," the court said in its verdict dated November 11. In my considered view this would provide just retribution, adequate protection to society, and make the convict realise the gravity of his act, while also leaving scope for rehabilitation," he said.