Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Delhi High Court upholds jail terms for abuse case
The Delhi High Court has upheld the conviction of a man who sexually assaulted his three young cousins and his sentence of 12 years in jail.
The court also upheld the 10-year jail term for the girls' mother, who was found guilty of ignoring her daughters' repeated complaints and allowing the abuse to continue.
The abuse came to light when the eldest daughter disclosed it during an awareness session at school.
The mother's defense argued that the eldest daughter's statements were inconsistent and that the prosecution failed to prove its case beyond reasonable doubt.
However, the court found that the mother had a duty to protect her children and that the offences were proven beyond reasonable doubt.
The Delhi High Court upheld the conviction of a man for sexually assaulting his three minor cousins.
The court also upheld the 10-year jail term for the mother, who ignored her daughters' complaints.
The abuse came to light when the eldest daughter disclosed it during an awareness session at school.
The mother's defense argued that the eldest daughter's statements were inconsistent and that the prosecution failed to prove its case.
The court found that the mother had a duty to protect her children and that the offences were proven beyond reasonable doubt.
- Who
- Three minor girls aged between two and eight years, their cousin (accused), and their mother
- What
- Sexual assault of the three minor girls by their cousin, with the mother's alleged complicity
- When
- The abuse occurred for nearly three years till 2018, and the case was disclosed in August 2018
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- The mother allegedly ignored the girls' complaints and allowed the accused to continue staying in the house, facilitating further abuse
Prosecution
Defense
DNA Evidence
Prosecution
The prosecution argues that the absence of male DNA on the girl's clothes does not negate the penetrative sexual assault allegations.
Defense
The defense argues that the absence of male DNA on the girl's clothes creates reasonable doubt about the prosecution's case.
Consistency of Statements
Prosecution
The prosecution maintains that the eldest daughter's statements are consistent and credible.
Defense
The defense argues that the eldest daughter's statements are inconsistent, casting doubt on the prosecution's case.
- Accused
- Cousin of the victims
- Victims
- Three minor girls aged between two and eight years
- Duration of Abuse
- Nearly three years till 2018
- Sentence for Accused
- 12 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000
- Sentence for Mother
- 10 years rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 10,000
- Disclosure
- Eldest daughter disclosed abuse during an awareness session in August 2018
- Mother's Response
- Responded by saying 'It’s okay, this happens'