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Crime
Hoshiarpur Dera Head's Rape Conviction Upheld
✍️ Live Law
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 02:33 AM
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The Punjab & Haryana High Court has upheld the conviction of the Hoshiarpur Dera head in a 21-year-old rape case. The court also awarded compensation to the victim.
The Punjab & Haryana High Court's decision is a significant development in the case, which has been ongoing for over two decades. The Dera head was convicted of raping a woman, and the High Court has now upheld this conviction. The court's ruling is a testament to the Indian judiciary's commitment to delivering justice, even in cases that have been pending for years. The victim, who has had to wait for 21 years for justice, has also been awarded compensation by the court.