Archive · 18 Jul 2025
Odisha Man Sentenced for Raping Specially Abled Woman
A man in India was sent to jail for 10 years because he hurt a woman who has special needs.
He had hurt her several times in 2021, and she became pregnant.
The court also made him pay a fine.
The judge made the decision based on what the woman said, what other people said they saw, and medical records.
A 62-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a specially abled woman in 2021.
The incident occurred in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.
The court also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on the convict.
The convict will remain in jail for 6 more months if the penalty is not paid.
The judgment was based on the victim's statements, nine witnesses, and medical reports.
- Who
- A 62-year-old man was convicted; the victim was a 22-year-old tribal woman.
- What
- A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping a specially abled woman.
- When
- The sentence was announced on Friday, July 18, though the events occurred in 2021.
- Where
- Mayurbhanj district, Odisha, India.
- Why
- The man was convicted based on the victim's testimony, witness statements, and medical reports.
- Convict's Age
- 62 years old
- Victim's Age
- 22 years old
- Location
- Mayurbhanj district, Odisha
- Sentence
- 10 years rigorous imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs 50,000
- Court
- District Additional Sessions Court