19-yr-old awarded 20-yr jail for raping, impregnating minor

The rape had come to light after the minor was complained of ill-health and was taken to Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32. During check-up, it was found that she was four months pregnant

In the third case, a 19-year-old Kishangarh resident was sentenced to 20-year jail for raping and impregnating a minor in 2020 even as the victim had turned hostile in the court.

he accused was arrested on December 30, 2020, after the minor, who was then aged 17, accused him of raping her on the pretext of marriage. (HT File)

While convicting the youth, the court of fast-track special court Swati Sehgal, held “The victim was below 18 years at the time of incident, thus, she was not competent to extend a valid consent to the accused for developing sexual relations.”

The court also imposed a fine of ₹25,000 on the convict.

He was arrested on December 30, 2020, after the girl, who was then aged 17, accused him of raping her on the pretext of marriage.

The rape had come to light after she was complained of ill-health and was taken to Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector-32. During check-up, it was found that she was four months pregnant. A case under Section 376 (2) (rape) of IPC and POCSO Act was registered at the IT Park police station.

The court, however, convicted the accused as the victim was a minor – according to her birth certificate and medico-legal report -- on the day she was taken to the hospital.