Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 16: Principal Sessions Judge Reasi S R Gandhi today awarded eight years rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 10,000 to Kewal Krishan, son of Krishnu of Samokh Reasi in a rape case of minor girl.
After hearing Public Prosecutor Rashi Baru for the State whereas Advocate Rakesh Jeet Singh for the accused, the court said, “it is generally observed that despite enacting the Criminal Laws ( Amendment ) Act, 2013 providing stringent punishments and procedural reforms situation has not improved as desired inasmuch as statics reveals that there is increase in such crimes”.
“It indicates that malady lies somewhere else. It may be the ignorance or lack of proper education of the subject. It would not be wrong to educate the children about rape and things related to it. Some day they are going to learn about it and get the wrong idea and end up as rapist spoiling two families and further polluting the atmosphere of the society”, the court further said.
“Instead of making them learn by themselves they should be taught about its serious consequences and most importantly how to treat and behave with a woman. In view of the aggravating and mitigating factors as highlighted by both the parties, court is of the considered opinion that the imprisonment for eight years shall sub-serve the ends of justice”, Principal Sessions Judge said.
Accordingly, accised was awarded rigorous imprisonment for eight years and a fine of Rs 10,000.
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