Thane court sentences man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor on promise of marriage
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A Thane court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping a minor after promising marriage. The judge acknowledged the romantic context as a mitigating factor but upheld the mandatory minimum sentence under the POCSO Act.
Key takeaways
- The court imposed a mandatory 20-year prison term under the POCSO Act.
- The judge cited the romantic relationship as a key mitigating factor.
- The victim's legal consent was deemed invalid due to her minority.
- The court dismissed the defense's argument regarding the FIR delay.
Read the original at The Hindu
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