The Supreme Court has recently affirmed the conviction of an individual for the repeated rape of his stepdaughter.
The Division Bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah stated that there was no reason to interfere with the trial court and Kerala High Court's thorough findings regarding the man's conviction.
However, the Supreme Court reduced the stepfather's sentence from life imprisonment to ten years, while maintaining the ₹2 lakh fine imposed on him.
The reduction in sentence was deemed appropriate due to the stepfather's age, being in his 40s, and the fact that he had already served over eight years of his sentence.
"Having considered the totality of the facts and circumstances of the case, we reduce the sentence to 10 years and retain the fine amount as Rupees Two lakhs. The appellant shall pay the said fine amount within a period of one year from today," the Court said in its September 3 order.
Advocates Harshad V Hameed, Dileep Poolakkot, Ashly Harshad and Farhad Tehmu Marolia appeared for the respondents (State of Kerala and the victim).
Case Title: Mallan @ Rajan Kani v. State of Kerala
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