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Crime
Mohali Court Sentences Sahil Kumar to 20 Years for Rape of 14‑Year‑Old
✍️ Amar Ujala · Mohali
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 10:32 AM
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The Additional District and Sessions Judge in Mohali convicted Sahil Kumar for raping a 14‑year‑old girl, imposing a 20‑year prison term and a fine of ₹50,000.
The Additional District and Sessions Judge of Mohali delivered a verdict in a child‑rape case, finding the accused, Sahil Kumar, guilty of raping a 14‑year‑old minor. The court’s decision was announced after the trial concluded in the district court.
Sahil Kumar was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of ₹50,000. The judgment reflects the court’s application of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which mandates stringent punishment for sexual crimes against minors.
Legal experts noted that the sentence aligns with recent judicial trends aimed at deterring sexual violence against children. The court also directed the police to ensure the victim’s safety and confidentiality throughout the post‑conviction process.
The identity of the victim has been withheld in accordance with legal provisions, and authorities have been instructed to provide necessary support services to aid her recovery.
Sahil Kumar was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of ₹50,000. The judgment reflects the court’s application of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which mandates stringent punishment for sexual crimes against minors.
Legal experts noted that the sentence aligns with recent judicial trends aimed at deterring sexual violence against children. The court also directed the police to ensure the victim’s safety and confidentiality throughout the post‑conviction process.
The identity of the victim has been withheld in accordance with legal provisions, and authorities have been instructed to provide necessary support services to aid her recovery.