In the 2018 rape and murder case of a 10-year-old boy, the Rohini Court sentenced the accused to life imprisonment.
The court rejected the death penalty, citing the potential for the accused’s reform.
Court Rejects Death Sentence; Cites Reform Potential
Additional Sessions Judge Sushil Bala Dagar, in his verdict, stated that there is potential for reform in the accused.
He highlighted that the circumstances do not warrant the imposition of a death sentence.
The judge emphasized that the accused could still be reformed, making a death sentence inappropriate in this case.
While acknowledging the severity of the crime, the judge concluded that life imprisonment would be more suitable.
The court’s decision was based on the principle of rehabilitation and the accused’s possible transformation over time.
Judge Dagar noted that, while heinous, the crime did not meet the threshold for the death penalty.
Thus, the life imprisonment sentence was pronounced, reflecting the court’s belief in the possibility of change.
Court Acknowledges Severity; Rejects Heinous Classification
The court, however, declined to categorize the crime as heinous, despite its grave nature. It was noted that the victim, a minor, was just 10 years old at the time of the murder.
The court convicted the accused under multiple sections of the law, including Section 6 of the POCSO Act, which deals with aggravated sexual assault on a minor.
Additionally, he was found guilty under Section 302 for murder, Section 201 for destruction of evidence, and Section 363 for kidnapping.
The severity of the crime was acknowledged, but the judge opted not to classify it as a heinous offense.
The court’s stance was guided by the circumstances and the potential for the accused’s reform.
The convictions, however, highlighted the serious nature of the charges against him. The sentence imposed reflected the gravity of his crimes while considering the reformative aspect.
Prosecutor Calls For Death Penalty; Cites Severity Of Crime
During the sentencing debate, Special Public Prosecutor Yogita Kaushik Dahiya demanded the death penalty for the accused.
She emphasized the severity of the crime and the need for the harshest punishment.
Dahiya argued that the accused’s actions, including kidnapping, rape, and murder, warranted the maximum sentence.
She urged the court to deliver justice by imposing the death sentence.
He told the court that the accused kidnapped a 10-year-old minor to satisfy his sexual desire, raped her, killed her and threw her body in the drain, therefore he should get the maximum punishment.
The incident occurred on 24 March 2018, with Special Public Prosecutor Yogita Kaushik Dahiya demanding the death sentence, emphasizing the severity of the crime.
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