Archive · 28 May 2025
74-Year-Old Rickshaw Puller Sentenced for Assaulting Minors
Imagine a man did something very wrong to two young girls.
This man was 74 years old and pulled rickshaws.
Because of what he did, a judge decided to give him a long punishment, 20 years in jail.
The judge said what he did would really hurt the girls' feelings and their lives.
The judge also ordered that the girls should each get money, 10.5 lakh, to help them.
This money is to help make up for what happened and to support them.
A 74-year-old rickshaw puller received a 20-year sentence.
He was convicted of aggravated penetrative sexual assault.
The victims were two girls, aged six and seven.
The assaults took place in 2021.
The court ordered compensation of Rs 21 lakh for the victims.
- Who
- A 74-year-old rickshaw puller and two minor girls, aged six and seven.
- What
- A 74-year-old rickshaw puller was sentenced for aggravated penetrative sexual assault.
- When
- 2021 (assaults); sentencing occurred recently.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The court aimed to address the harm to the victims and provide compensation.
- Defendant
- 74-year-old rickshaw puller
- Charges
- Aggravated penetrative sexual assault
- Victims
- Two minor girls, ages 6 and 7
- Location
- New Delhi
- Sentence
- 20 years rigorous imprisonment
- Compensation
- Rs 21 lakh total (Rs 10.5 lakh each)
- Year of Assaults
- 2021