April 24th 2024.
In Berhampur, a city in the state of Odisha, a POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) court delivered its verdict on Wednesday. Two men were found guilty of raping a 15-year-old girl and were sentenced to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment each. The judge, Prabhat Kumar Rajguru, also ordered them to pay a fine of Rs 10,000 each. The convicts were from the same village as the survivor, in the Bhanjanagar police station area of Ganjam district.
Narayan Panda, the special public prosecutor, shared that the court has also recommended a compensation of Rs 12 lakh to be paid to the survivor through the District Legal Services Authority. This is a significant step towards providing justice and support to the victim. The two men, aged 35 and 25 years, will have to serve an additional six months in prison if they fail to pay the fine amount.
The heinous crime took place on January 19 last year when the girl was returning from a threshing yard. The two convicts abducted her and took her to a nearby jungle, where they took turns to rape her. The survivor bravely lodged a complaint against them, and the police took swift action by registering a case under different sections of the Indian Penal Code and the POCSO Act. The accused were arrested on the same day and have been in judicial custody since then.
The court's decision to hand out a severe punishment to the perpetrators of such a vicious act is a strong message against sexual offenses. It also serves as a reminder that justice will be served to those who commit such heinous crimes. The survivor has shown immense courage in fighting for her rights, and the court's recommendation for compensation is a small step towards acknowledging and addressing the trauma she has endured.
This verdict also highlights the importance of the POCSO Act in protecting children from sexual abuse. The law provides for strict punishment for such offenses and aims to create a safer environment for children. The court's judgment is a significant step towards creating a society where such crimes are not tolerated, and children are protected.
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