Acquitted by Gujarat judge in 1994, man sent to jail by SC for raping 10-yearr-old

Thursday, 1 May 2025
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court overturned a trial court's acquittal of a man for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl 32 years ago. The apex court upheld a Gujarat High Court ruling, sentencing the now 54-year-old convict to 10 years in prison. The SC criticized the initial acquittal, highlighting the overwhelming evidence against the accused.

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