Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 – ss. 3(a) r/w s. 4 – Quantum of sentence – Conviction of the appellant for offences u/ss. 3(a)/4 and sentenced to ten years RI alongwith a fine of Rs. 5,000/- with a default clause to undergo SI for three months alongwith the compensation of Rs One Lakh to the victim by the courts below – In appeal before this Court, the appellant’s plea that at the time of conviction, the minimum sentence prescribed u/s. 4 was seven years and as on date, the appellant have already served more than seven years of his sentence; and that the appellant is providing for the dayto-day expenses of the victim and her child: Held: Considering the totality of the circumstances of the case, to meet the ends of justice, the period of imprisonment awarded is reduced to the period already undergone by the appellant – However, the conviction u/s. 3(a) r/w s. 4 is upheld – Sentence/sentencing. [Para 6]
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