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Ghaziabad man sentenced to 20 years for rape of 15-year-old girl; verdict delivered May 8, 2026
A Ghaziabad court sentenced a 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and a ₹1 lakh fine for raping a 15-year-old girl in June 2022, under the Pocso Act and IPC 376(3). The trial, which included six witnesses including the victim, followed an FIR filed on June 28, 2022, and a chargesheet on August 22, 2022.
Why It Matters
The ruling reinforces penalties under the Pocso Act for crimes against minors and highlights judicial action against perpetrators involved in sexual violence against children.
Timeline
4 Events
May 8, 2026 – Convict sentenced to 20 years and fine
May 8, 2026
The special judge Neeraj Gautam sentenced the 25-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of ₹1 lakh under IPC 376(3). Non-payment of the penalty would lead to an additional six months of imprisonment. The Pocso Act was invoked and six witnesses, including the victim, testified during the trial.
August 22, 2022 – Chargesheet filed
August 22, 2022
Police filed a chargesheet against the convict under IPC sections 323 and 376(3) and the Pocso Act; the case against the three minor co-accused is stated to be proceeding separately.
June 28, 2022 – FIR filed
June 28, 2022
An FIR was registered at Nandgram police station regarding the incident.
June 27, 2022 – Rape incident described
June 27, 2022
The convict, then 21, and three other minor boys allegedly gagged and dragged a 15-year-old girl to an under-construction building, where she was raped. The girl's friend was beaten by the other boys outside the building.