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2013 Muzaffarnagar Riots: UP Court Convicts Two In A Case Of Gang Rape, Awarded 20-Year Rigorous Imprisonment
Sparsh Upadhyay
9 May 2023
A trial court in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district today CONVICTED 2 accused in a case of gang rape of a woman during the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots under Section 376(2)(g), 376-D and 506 IPC.
The Additional District and Sessions Judge, Anjani Kumar Singh convicted accused Maheshvir and Sikander. Another accused Kuldeep died during the course of the trial. The accused have been awarded 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and Rs. 10,000/- fine under Section 367D IPC, 10 years of imprisonment under Section 376 (2)(g) IPC and a fine of Rs. 5000/- and 2 years of imprisonment under Section 506 IPC.
The victim was among the 7 women who had alleged that were raped during the 2013 riots, however, amid threats, 6 women chose not to pursue their case, leaving only the present victim to contest her case in Court. The sole victim was represented and provided assistance by Senior Advocate Vrinda Grover.
The victim was also represented by Advocates Ratna Appnender, Devika Tulsiani, Soutik Banerjee and Mannat Tipnis. [ . . . ]
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