Man gets 10 years imprisonment for raping minor in Pune

Sambhaji Dashrath Jadhav was convicted of Section 376 (rape) and Section 4 of the Pocso act. He was also charged with a fine of Rs 10,000 by the court

A special Protection of children from sexual offences (Pocso) court judge RV Adone on March 4, sentenced a 38-year-old to 10 years imprisonment for raping a minor in 2016.

The complaint in the matter had been filled by the victim’s mother in October 2017 at the Talegaon Dabhade police station. (HT/PHOTO)

Sambhaji Dashrath Jadhav was convicted of Section 376 (rape) and Section 4 of the Pocso act. He was also charged with a fine of Rs 10,000 by the court.

The complaint in the matter had been filled by the victim’s mother in October 2017 at the Talegaon Dabhade police station. According to the complaint, Jadhav picked up the victim from the field she was playing in, took her to a secluded place and sexually assaulted her.

Special public prosecutor Leena Pathak examined seven witnesses. The victim’s, her mother’s and the doctor’s account proved crucial in solidifying the case against Jadhav.