Life imprisonment for rapist of elderly woman in Apale

Mangaluru: 6th additional and sessions court, the special court for rape cases, has sentenced rigorous life imprisonment to a convict in the rape case on a 69 year old woman at Alape in Mangaluru.Nagesh (25) who has been convicted by the court was sentenced rigorous life imprisonment under section 376 (rape) and a fine of Rs. 5,000. If the convict fails to pay the fine amount, he shall further undergo simple imprisonment for 2 years.

Under IPC section 448 (Trespass) court also sentenced the convict a simple imprisonment for six months and fine amount of Rs 1,000, In case the convict fails to pay the fine amount, he shall undergo simple imprisonment for 2 months.

Further under IPC section 397 (Robbery or dacoity) court sentenced him rigorous punishment for seven years and fine of Rs 5000 and In case the convict fails to pay the fine amount, he shall further undergo simple imprisonment for 2 years.

Under IPC section 506 (Criminal intimidation) court sentenced him for 1 year simple imprisonment and fine of Rs 1,000, In case the convict fails to pay the fine amount, he shall further undergo simple imprisonment for 6 months. Court also directed that the fine collected should be given to the victim as compensation.