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Man Gets 20 Years’ Rigorous Imprisonment in Minor Rape Case in Panchkula

Panchkula, Oct 30 (UNI) A 35-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹52,000 by a Fast-Track Special POCSO Court in Panchkula in a 2022 case involving the rape of a minor girl.
Additional Sessions Judge Manish Dua also sentenced the man to two years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹2,000 under Section 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Both sentences will run concurrently.
The court further ordered that in case of non-payment of the fines, the convict would undergo an additional six months of simple imprisonment under the POCSO Act and two weeks under Section 506 of the IPC.
According to Panchkula Police, the case was registered at MDC Police Station in 2022 following a complaint by the victim's mother, who alleged that a youth from their neighbourhood had lured her minor daughter and sexually assaulted her.
The police registered a case under relevant provisions of the law, including the POCSO Act, and arrested the accused after identifying him. The victim's medical examination was conducted and counselling was arranged. Investigators also collected scientific and other relevant evidence, which was subsequently presented before the court.
DCP Panchkula Aditi Singh said the conviction was the result of an effective investigation and strong prosecution. Commissioner of Police Pankaj Nain said that crimes against women and children would be dealt with strictly and that every such complaint would be investigated thoroughly to ensure that the guilty were brought to justice. UNI KK CDS
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