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Crime
Saharsa Court Sentences Raj Kumar Sharma to Life Imprisonment for Rape of 2-Year-Old
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 11:32 PM
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The Saharsa Poxco Court convicted Raj Kumar Sharma for raping a two‑year‑old girl, imposing a life term of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of ₹70,000.
Saharsa's Poxco Court delivered its verdict on a child sexual assault case, finding Raj Kumar Sharma guilty of raping a two‑year‑old girl. The judgment was pronounced after a fast‑track trial that concluded in approximately six and a half months.
The court applied the provisions of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to rape of a minor, mandating the maximum penalty permissible. Sharma was sentenced to life imprisonment with rigorous imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of the offence.
In addition to the custodial sentence, the court imposed a monetary penalty of ₹70,000 as a fine. The conviction underscores the judiciary's commitment to swift justice in crimes against children.
The case, reported by Amar Ujala, highlights the continued focus of law‑enforcement agencies in Bihar on protecting vulnerable minors and delivering decisive legal outcomes.
The court applied the provisions of the Indian Penal Code pertaining to rape of a minor, mandating the maximum penalty permissible. Sharma was sentenced to life imprisonment with rigorous imprisonment, reflecting the seriousness of the offence.
In addition to the custodial sentence, the court imposed a monetary penalty of ₹70,000 as a fine. The conviction underscores the judiciary's commitment to swift justice in crimes against children.
The case, reported by Amar Ujala, highlights the continued focus of law‑enforcement agencies in Bihar on protecting vulnerable minors and delivering decisive legal outcomes.