Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Man Sentenced to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment for Raping Minor
A man in Indore has been given a very long prison sentence of 20 years for a terrible crime.
He hurt a young girl who was already married.
The man brought her to his house and hurt her.
The court decided he was guilty because of strong evidence.
Another person who was with him was let go because there wasn't enough proof.
The court also said the girl should get money to help her because of what happened.
A 39-year-old man, Bharat Singh, has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
The conviction is for raping a 16-year-old married minor girl under the POCSO Act.
The incident occurred in August 2022 when the victim was brought to Indore by the accused.
A co-accused, Danu Singh, was acquitted due to lack of evidence.
The court recommended a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the survivor.
- Who
- Bharat Singh, a 39-year-old man, convicted for raping a 16-year-old married minor girl.
- What
- Convicted and sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for rape under POCSO Act.
- When
- August 2022 (incident); judgment pronounced recently.
- Where
- Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Found guilty under Section 376(3) of the Indian Penal Code and Sections 5/6 of the POCSO Act.
- Convict
- Bharat Singh
- Sentence
- 20 years rigorous imprisonment
- Charges
- Section 376(3) IPC and Sections 5/6 POCSO Act
- Fine
- Rs 2,000
- Victim Compensation
- Rs 2 lakh recommended
- Co-accused
- Danu Singh (acquitted)