Cuttack POCSO Court Sends Rapist to Jail for Life
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Budhia Bindhani sentenced to life for raping three minors and threatening them with murder.
₹12 Lakh Compensation Ordered: Each victim to receive ₹4 lakh as directed by the court.
Additional Sentence for Unpaid Fine: ₹60,000 fine imposed, with 2-year jail term if unpaid.
Cuttack, Aug 7: In a landmark judgment, the Special POCSO Court in Cuttack has sentenced Budhia Bindhani to life imprisonment for the rape of multiple minor girls. The court also imposed a fine of ₹60,000, with an additional two-year prison term if the fine remains unpaid.
The heinous crimes occurred under the jurisdiction of CDA Phase 2 Police Station in September 2022. Bindhani was found guilty of sexually assaulting three minor girls over a period of time, using threats of murder to silence them and prevent disclosure of the abuse.
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✨The court, recognizing the gravity of the offenses, directed that each survivor be compensated with ₹4 lakh. The compensation will be facilitated through the District Legal Services Authority. Government prosecutor Ramesh Chandra Mohanty represented the victims and led the prosecution.
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