Archive · 23 May 2025
Painter Gets 20 Years for Sexually Abusing Minor in Noida
An elderly painter was sent to prison for a long time because he hurt a young girl.
He took care of her and then did bad things to her, making her scared.
The girl told a friend after she grew up, and the friend told the police.
The court agreed the painter did these things and gave him a very serious punishment, including a lot of time in jail and a big fine.
An 80-year-old painter was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually assaulting a minor.
The assaults occurred over seven years, starting in 2015, at the painter's home in Noida.
The victim confided in a business partner, who reported the abuse to the police in May 2022.
The court found the painter guilty of aggravated penetrative sexual assault, among other charges.
The painter was also fined and ordered to pay compensation to the victim.
- Who
- Moris Rider, an 80-year-old painter
- What
- The painter was sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault and abuse.
- When
- The abuse occurred between 2015 and 2022; the sentencing happened on Wednesday.
- Where
- Noida, at the painter's residence in Sector 46
- Why
- For sexually assaulting and threatening a minor under his care.
Prosecution's Stance
Defense Arguments
Delay and Specifics
Prosecution's Stance
Argued that the FIR was delayed and lacked specific details on the crime's timing and date.
Defense Arguments
Emphasized the severity of the crimes and the victim's testimony, leading to the conviction.
Accused's Physical Incapacity
Prosecution's Stance
Stated that the accused's medical condition and age made sexual intercourse impossible, questioning the allegations.
Defense Arguments
Presented evidence of the abuse, including the victim's account and witness testimony.
- Accused
- Moris Rider
- Sentence
- 20 years
- Location of Crime
- Sector 46, Noida
- Assault Period
- 2015-2022
- Fine (Pocso Act)
- Rs 50,000