Five years in jail for convict
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 07 2019:
Special Judge, POCSO, Imphal East, Maibam Manojkumar, today, sentenced one 28 yearoldBashir Ahmed to 5 years in jail and also fined him Rs 5000 for sexually assaulting a minor on June 10, 2014.Bashir Ahmed (28) s/o Md Iboyai of Kshetri Mayai Leikai, was produced before the Court for the sentence hearing today and during the hearing, the Court heard the submission of Special PP and the defense counsel of the convict.
The Special PP mentioned that the convict committed a heinous crime and as such, submitted a prayer for awarding maximum punishment to Bashir Ahmed.
On the other hand, his defense counsel argued that Bashir is a young individual and he has no other criminal records thus praying for the minimum sentence.
After hearing both sides, the Court sentenced Bashir Ahmed to 5 years in jail.
The Court also fined him Rs 5000 explaining that if he fails to pay the fine, he will have to undergo an additional one month in jail.
The Court further directed the authorities to pay a compensation of Rs 50,000 to the minor.