Delhi court sentences 63-year old man to 20 years for raping and impregnating minor

A 63-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping and impregnating a minor girl in southwest Delhi. A court convicted him under the POCSO Act and BNS and imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh

New Delhi: A 63-year-old man has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by a court here for repeatedly raping and impregnating a minor girl in southwest Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

The accused was recently convicted by the court under the POCSO Act and relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh on him.

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According to police, the case came to light on February 6, 2025, when information was received about a pregnant minor girl being admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.

During the investigation, the girl disclosed that the accused had repeatedly sexually assaulted her by threatening her.

“A forensic examination established that the accused was the biological father of the foetus, corroborating the victim’s statement and strengthening the prosecution’s case. The court, in its judgment dated September 18, convicted him under Section 6 of the POCSO Act and Sections 64(2)(m) (rape) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of the BNS,” the officer said.