# Delhi court sentences man to 20 years for raping cousin 2026-08-12T10:41:31+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets A Delhi court sentenced Ajay to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for aggravated penetrative sexual assault on his 12-year-old cousin. Judge Niti Suri Mishra said the act was “highly abominable” and that girls are not safe even within their own homes when persons show no respect for the pious relationship between a brother and sister. The judge asked the Delhi Legal Services Authority to provide Rs 15 lakh to the survivor. The court rejected the defence's plea for leniency, noting that the convict, now 42, had three children and aged parents dependent on him. The Times of India reports that the judge said no circumstances concerning the accused could outweigh the immense mental health issues a child might undergo. The case dates back to 2013, when Ajay, then 25, raped the victim while she was alone at home. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: child sexual abuse, Delhi court, family crimes, sentencing, victim compensation Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-court-jails-man-20-years-for-raping-12-year-old-cousin/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/delhi-court-jails-man-20-years-for-raping-12-year-old-cousin/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.