SC Commutes Death Sentence of Man Who Raped, Murdered 6-Year-Old Stepdaughter

The Supreme Court has reduced the death penalty awarded to a man found guilty of raping and murdering his six-year-old stepdaughter. The decision was made by a bench led by Justice Vikram Nath. In its observations, the bench highlighted the grave breach of trust when a family protector becomes a perpetrator. It stated that such an act strikes not only at the child but also at the security of the family relationship. The court considered these aspects while commuting the sentence.