Judge Babita Punia, presiding over the case, described the crime as 'diabolical' and underlined its heinous nature, which outweighs any mitigating factors that could be considered.
The court said that such a severe punishment was necessary to serve the interests of society, ensure justice and act as a deterrent against Simila atrocities, while also acknowledging the possibility of impunity for the offender.
Apart from life imprisonment, the court also ordered a compensation of Rs 1 lakh for relief and rehabilitation of the victim.
The convict was previously convicted of rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault
Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act.
Despite recognizing the role of the convict as the sole breadwinner for his family, which included elderly parents, a grandmother, wife and four children, the court said that the gravity of the crime and also the family relationship between the offender and the victim Were. More important than personal circumstances.
The court pointed out the aggravating factors in the case, noting the innocence and helplessness of the victim, who was repeatedly subjected to violent acts, resulting in her giving birth at the age of 17.
The rejection of the interim compensation offered by the victim in 2022 further underlined the trauma she suffered, prompting the judge to give priority to mitigating factors such as the gravity of the crime, social welfare and the victim's recovery.
The court said that such a severe punishment was necessary to serve the interests of society, ensure justice and act as a deterrent against Simila atrocities, while also acknowledging the possibility of impunity for the offender.
Apart from life imprisonment, the court also ordered a compensation of Rs 1 lakh for relief and rehabilitation of the victim.
The convict was previously convicted of rape and aggravated penetrative sexual assault
Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act.
Despite recognizing the role of the convict as the sole breadwinner for his family, which included elderly parents, a grandmother, wife and four children, the court said that the gravity of the crime and also the family relationship between the offender and the victim Were. More important than personal circumstances.
The court pointed out the aggravating factors in the case, noting the innocence and helplessness of the victim, who was repeatedly subjected to violent acts, resulting in her giving birth at the age of 17.
The rejection of the interim compensation offered by the victim in 2022 further underlined the trauma she suffered, prompting the judge to give priority to mitigating factors such as the gravity of the crime, social welfare and the victim's recovery.
