A fast-track special court in Haridwar has sentenced 5 men to life imprisonment after finding them guilty in a case involving the sexual assault of a 6-year-old girl. The court also imposed a joint fine of 15 lakh 20 thousand rupees.
Additional District and Sessions Judge and Fast Track Special Court Judge Ramesh Singh delivered the verdict on Wednesday. The court ordered that each convict serve an additional 6 months in prison if the fine is not paid.
Findings against the convicts
The judgment held Mahak Singh alias Sonu responsible for sexually assaulting the child. Rajiv alias Vicky Tomar, Sonu Tejian, Subodh Kumar and Jagdish were convicted for their involvement in the kidnapping and sexual assault.
The case arose in the Kaliyar area, where the child’s mother was living with her daughter and supporting herself by seeking alms. On the evening of 24 June 2022, the woman and the child were travelling from Kaliyar towards Roorkee.
According to the prosecution case, Mahak Singh met them during the journey and gave the woman 100 rupees. He then took both of them towards Roorkee in a vehicle with 4 other men.
Before they reached Roorkee, the prosecution alleged, Mahak Singh took the child into a sugarcane field and sexually assaulted her. The group later left the woman and the child beside the main road before departing.
Investigation and trial
The woman approached the police the following day. Police registered a first information report against Mahak Singh, Rajiv alias Vicky Tomar, Subodh Kumar, Sonu Tejian and Jagdish under the relevant legal provisions.
All 5 men were arrested and sent to jail, according to the case details. The child received treatment at a government hospital in Roorkee.
After completing the investigation, police filed a chargesheet against the 5 accused in court. During the trial, the prosecution relied on witnesses and other evidence. The court then convicted all 5 men and announced the sentences.
Financial assistance for the child
The special court also issued directions for compensation. It ordered that 50% of the fine imposed on Mahak Singh be paid to the child.
From the fines imposed on the other 4 convicts, 75 thousand rupees from each person’s fine will be given to the child. The court separately directed that the child receive 5 lakh rupees for physical, mental and social harm.
Conclusion
The Haridwar court has convicted all 5 men, awarded life imprisonment and ordered fines and compensation for the child after considering the prosecution evidence and witnesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What sentence did the Haridwar court impose?
The court sentenced all 5 convicts to life imprisonment. It also ordered an additional 6 months in prison if the fines are not paid.
Q. What total fine did the court impose?
The court imposed a joint fine of 15 lakh 20 thousand rupees on the 5 convicts.
Q. What were the convictions against the 5 men?
Mahak Singh alias Sonu was convicted for the sexual assault. The other 4 men were convicted for involvement in the kidnapping and sexual assault.
Q. What compensation has been ordered for the child?
The child will receive 50% of Mahak Singh’s fine, 75 thousand rupees from each of the other 4 convicts’ fines and 5 lakh rupees as additional financial assistance.
Q. When did the incident take place?
The incident took place on the evening of 24 June 2022, while the woman and child were travelling from Kaliyar towards Roorkee.
Q. What happened after the complaint was filed?
Police arrested all 5 men, sent them to jail and later filed a chargesheet after completing the investigation. The child was treated at a government hospital in Roorkee.
