Court Sentences 28-Year-Old Married Man to 20 Years Rigorous Imprisonment in Ramol POCSO Case
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The Special POCSO Court at the Ahmedabad City Sessions Court sentenced a 28-year-old married man to 20 years of imprisonment after convicting him of kidnapping and raping a 17-year-old girl under threats to kill her parents.
Special Judge H.N. Desai handed down the verdict after reviewing testimony from 10 prosecution witnesses and 28 documentary exhibits presented by advocate Dilipsinh M. Thakor.
Abduction During Family Medical Emergency
The incident surfaced in 2024 when the victim's father visited a local hospital for his wife's medical treatment. Upon returning, he discovered his 17-year-old daughter missing from their home.
Following unsuccessful attempts to locate her, the family lodged a kidnapping complaint at the Ramol Police Station. Investigations revealed that the accused—a married man with one child—transported the minor girl across state lines using bus and train networks, travelling through Vadodara and Surat before reaching Ajmer in Rajasthan.
Medical Evidences and Hotel Records Secure Conviction
During trial proceedings, the victim testified that the accused coerced her into leaving Ahmedabad by issuing death threats against her parents. He confined her at the Sameer Guest House in Ajmer, where he repeatedly assaulted her against her will.
The court rejected any defense arguments regarding consent, emphasizing that consent from a minor carries no legal validity under Indian law. Key evidence supporting the prosecution included:
- Medical Reports: Formal medical evaluations from Civil Hospital medical officers and examining gynaecologists confirming physical assault.
- Forensic Backing: Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) analysis corroborating physical connection alongside police panchnama documents.
- Documentary Proof: Guest house register entries and identity verification copies confirming their joint stay in Ajmer.
The court ordered the full 20-year sentence under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
