Swift Justice: Life Sentence for Godhra Crime
A special POCSO Act court in Godhra has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the kidnapping and rape of a 10-year-old girl and assaulting her grandmother. The sentencing came within five months of the charge sheet filing, with the state directed to compensate the victim.
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In a swift verdict, a Godhra court sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the abduction and rape of a 10-year-old girl, as well as the assault of her grandmother.
The POCSO Act court, presided over by Judge Rakesh Patel, delivered the ruling just five months after filing the charge sheet.
The court also imposed a fine on the accused and ordered compensation for the victim, acknowledging the grave impact of the crime.
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