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Thane court sentences man to 20 years for raping minor on marriage promise
A Thane court has convicted a man and sentenced him to two decades of rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting a minor girl after promising to marry her. Prosecution witnesses, including the survivor and her family members, testified to establish the charges against the accused.
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The Thane District Court has awarded a 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence to a man found guilty of raping a minor girl in what authorities described as a breach of trust. The case centred on the accused's false promise of marriage to the survivor before committing the offence.
During the trial, the prosecution presented four key witnesses to substantiate its charges. These included the survivor herself, her mother, a neighbour, and other evidence to establish the culpability of the accused. The testimonies proved instrumental in convincing the court of the charges under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
The conviction underscores the persistent challenge of sexual violence against minors in Maharashtra and the importance of witness testimony in securing justice for survivors. Legal experts note that cases involving false matrimonial promises continue to constitute a significant category of sexual assault complaints in district courts across India.
The sentence handed down by the Thane court is in line with stringent provisions under Indian law designed to protect minors from sexual exploitation. The survivor's family has access to legal remedies for compensation through the criminal justice system, pending any appellate proceedings.