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Crime
13-year-old girl raped in Sehore, perpetrator sentenced to 20 years, victim awarded ₹1 lakh compensation
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 08:31 PM
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A court in Sehore, Madhya Pradesh, sentenced the rapist of a 13‑year‑old girl to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and ordered a compensation of ₹1 lakh to the victim.
The district court in Sehore handed down a harsh verdict in a rape case involving a 13‑year‑old girl. The accused was convicted under the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment.
In addition to the custodial sentence, the court directed the state government to pay the victim a compensation of one lakh rupees, as mandated by the victim compensation scheme.
The judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to delivering swift and severe punishment in cases of sexual violence against minors, while also providing financial relief to the survivor and her family.
In addition to the custodial sentence, the court directed the state government to pay the victim a compensation of one lakh rupees, as mandated by the victim compensation scheme.
The judgment underscores the judiciary's commitment to delivering swift and severe punishment in cases of sexual violence against minors, while also providing financial relief to the survivor and her family.