New Delhi, April 29 : A Delhi court has sentenced a 44-year-old man to life imprisonment for raping his minor daughter. The judge, Babita Puniya, presiding over the case, described the crime as “diabolical” and emphasized its heinous nature, surpassing any mitigating factors that could have been considered. The court’s decision reflects the severity of the offense and aims to ensure justice, serve society’s interests, and act as a deterrent against similar atrocities.
In addition to the life sentence, the court ordered compensation of Rs 13 lakh for the victim’s relief and rehabilitation. The convict had previously been found guilty of rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault under Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
Despite considering the convict’s role as the sole earner for his family, which included elderly parents, a grandmother, wife, and four children, the court concluded that the severity of the crime and the familial relationship between the perpetrator and victim outweighed any personal circumstances. The victim’s innocence and helplessness, subjected to repeated acts of violence resulting in her giving birth at the tender age of 17, further underscored the trauma she endured. Her rejection of interim compensation granted in 2022 prompted the judge to prioritize the severity of the crime, societal welfare, and the victim’s recovery over mitigating factor
