August 24th 2024.
In Balasore, a town in the Indian state of Odisha, a man received a severe punishment from the court on Saturday. The accused, Bharat Sethi, was found guilty of raping a young girl six years ago and was sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment. As if that wasn't enough, the court also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on him. The judge, Ranjan Kumar Sutar, stated that if the convict fails to pay the penalty, he will have to serve an additional 2 years in prison.
According to the Special Public Prosecutor, Pranab Kumar Panda, Sethi had promised to marry the girl and then kidnapped her. However, after examining 12 witnesses and 19 pieces of evidence, the court found him guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. As a result, he was handed the harsh sentence of 10 years in prison.
In addition to the imprisonment and fine, the court also ordered the convict to pay a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the victim. This is a significant step towards providing justice to the victim and holding the perpetrator accountable for his actions. The court's decision serves as a reminder that such heinous crimes will not be tolerated and the law will take its course to ensure justice is served.
This case highlights the importance of laws like the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act that aim to safeguard the rights of children and prevent such crimes from happening. The court's verdict serves as a warning to anyone who thinks they can get away with such acts. It also sends a message of support and solidarity to the victim and her family, assuring them that their voices have been heard and justice has been served.
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