10 years RI
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, September 29 2022:
Salam Imocha, Special Judge Fast Track Special Court number I sentenced rape convict Yumnam Ranjit to undergo 10 years rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10 thousand on him, today.
Yumnam Ranjit (36), s/o Lila of Karong Mamang Leikai Sagolband Sangaithel Road was convicted by the Court on September 27 under Section 6 of POCSO Act.
He was produced before the Court today to announce the quantum of punishment.
The Court heard special PP and defence counsel during the sentence hearing.
The Special PP submitted that the convict committed penetrative sexual assault on a minor and hence exemplary punishment must be given as prescribed under the relevant law.
The defence counsel, on the other hand, said that the convict is married and has two small children.