Early Times Report
RAMNAGAR, Nov 23: In a significant judgement, the Hon'ble Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (Sub Judge) Ramnagar, Ms. Shabnam Sheikh, sentenced Mohd. Saleem, son of Mohd. Munshi, a resident of Ward No. 6, Ramnagar, to one year of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs. 2000. The verdict pertains to FIR No. 128/2016, registered under Sections 354-B and 448 of the RPC at Ramnagar Police Station.
According to the prosecution, on November 10, 2016, at around 11:00 PM, the accused unlawfully entered the complainant's house and physically assaulted her, outraging her modesty. On hearing her cries for help, her family intervened, forcing the accused to flee the scene. Before leaving, he allegedly issued threats, coercing the complainant to accept an illicit relationship or face dire consequences.
The accused denied the charges and opted for a trial. During the hearings, the prosecution, represented by Assistant Public Prosecutor presented witnesses and evidence. The prosecution argued that the evidence on record clearly established the accused's guilt under the charged sections.
After examining the evidence and hearing arguments from both sides, the Hon'ble Sub Judge found the accused guilty. The court emphasized the seriousness of the offence and delivered the sentence, marking a significant step towards justice in cases of crimes against women. |
