In a landmark judgment, a Thane court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl. The accused, identified as Amit Mahendra Rajbhar, was found guilty under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. The verdict has brought a sense of closure and justice to the victim and her family, who had been fighting for years to bring the perpetrator to book.
The incident occurred between June 2017 and October 2018, when the victim and the accused lived in the same locality in Bhayandar. The victim’s family had filed a complaint with the police, alleging that Rajbhar had sexually assaulted their daughter multiple times. The police had arrested Rajbhar and charged him under the POCSO Act.
The trial had been ongoing for over two years, with the prosecution presenting evidence and witnesses to prove the accused’s guilt. The victim had bravely testified against the accused, recounting the horrors she had endured. The prosecution had also presented witnesses who had witnessed the accused’s suspicious behavior around the victim.
The court had found Rajbhar guilty of sexually assaulting the minor and had sentenced him to seven years in prison. The court had also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on the accused. The judgment had been hailed as a victory for the victim and her family, who had been fighting for justice for years.
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The victim’s family had expressed relief and gratitude over the verdict. “We are grateful to the court for delivering justice to our daughter,” said the victim’s father. “We hope this verdict will serve as a deterrent to other perpetrators of sexual crimes against minors.”
The verdict had also been welcomed by child rights activists, who had been following the case closely. “This judgment sends a strong message to perpetrators of sexual crimes against minors,” said a child rights activist. “The POCSO Act is a powerful tool to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse, and this judgment reinforces its provisions.”
The case had highlighted the need for greater awareness and vigilance to prevent sexual crimes against minors. The victim’s family had appealed to parents and guardians to be more aware of their children’s safety and well-being. “We appeal to parents and guardians to be more vigilant and report any suspicious behavior to the authorities,” said the victim’s mother.
In conclusion, the Thane court’s verdict had brought a sense of closure and justice to the victim and her family. The judgment had reinforced the provisions of the POCSO Act and had sent a strong message to perpetrators of sexual crimes against minors. The case had highlighted the need for greater awareness and vigilance to prevent sexual crimes against minors and had appealed to parents and guardians to be more aware of their children’s safety and well-being.