Even though Sessions judge convicted the mother and father of the sex victim for giving inconsistent evidence under IPC 193 read with CrPC 344, Hon’ble High Court of AP did a U turn and modified the order that,
Therefore, keeping in mind the fate of children, who attained marriageable age, I deem it appropriate to set aside the substantivesentence of imprisonment imposed against the first appellant, who is a woman, while confirming the fine amount of Rs.500/- and thesubstantive sentence of imprisonment imposed against the secondappellant is reduced to 15 days, while confirming the fine amount of Rs.500/- as the alleged perjury appears to be intentional but toprotect the children’s future to wipe out the stigma on the chastity ofdaughter.
Shaik Asma & Anr Vs State of AP on 08 February, 2017
Read the Sessions Judge Order here.
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