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Delhi court sentences man to 20 years for raping cousin
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The court's Rs 15 lakh compensation order is a welcome step, but we must ask: is the criminal justice system doing enough to prevent these crimes? The victim was alone at home, a common situation for many children. Parents cannot be everywhere. The real test will be how quickly and effectively the compensation reaches the survivor and whether it helps her rebuild her life. What concrete measures are being taken to ensure that children are safe, even within the four walls of their homes?
Sources (2): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, hindustantimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 2 sources.
