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Rajasthan Court Sentences Men to Life Imprisonment in Rape and Murder Cases

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In separate incidents in Rajasthan's Dungarpur and Barmer districts, two men were sentenced to life imprisonment and 20 years rigorous imprisonment, respectively, for their roles in the abduction, rape, and murder of a minor girl and a woman priest. The cases highlight the gravity of crimes against women and children in rural India and the need for swift justice.

Key Takeaways:

  • The POCSO special court of Dungarpur sentenced Jeevanlal alias Rahul to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.65 lakh for abducting and raping a minor girl for one month.
  • The accused, Jeevanlal, kidnapped and raped the girl while keeping her hostage for nearly a month, with the girl stating that she was taken on a motorbike and held captive in a village.
  • In the second case, the Special Judge SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities), Barmer, sentenced Chaith Bharthi to life imprisonment in a 6-year-old case of raping and murdering a woman priest of Krishna temple in Gida area.
  • Chaith was identified and arrested with the help of technical evidence after the case was lodged in 2016.
  • The accused was charged under sections 376, 302, and 392, and the court sentenced him to 10 years' imprisonment and a life term for the crime.
  • The cases demonstrate the importance of swift justice and the need for efficient investigation and prosecution in cases of crimes against women and children.

Statistics:

  • The POCSO court sentenced Jeevanlal to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1.65 lakh.
  • Chaith Bharthi was sentenced to life imprisonment in a 6-year-old case.
  • The cases emerged in Dungarpur and Barmer districts.
  • The primary accused in both cases were arrested and charged under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Sources:

  • TIMES NEWS NETWORK Udaipur: The POCSO special court of Dungarpur on Tuesday sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment (RI) and a fine of Rs 1.65 lakh for abducting and raping a minor for one month.
  • TIMES NEWS NETWORK Jaisalmer: The Special Judge SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities), Barmer, on Monday sentenced an accused, Chaith Bharthi, to life imprisonment in a 6-year-old case of raping and murdering a woman priest of Krishna temple in Gida area of the district.

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