Man sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping minor

A 45-year-old man in Kalaburagi, India, has been sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the repeated rape of his minor stepdaughter. The conviction was secured under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act following a police investigation.
Why it matters
This case highlights the judicial response to child sexual abuse and the enforcement of protective laws in India.
The Additional District and Sessions (Special) FTSC-1 Court in Kalaburagi has sentenced a 45-year-old man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for repeatedly raping his minor stepdaughter.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a court sentencing.
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