Supreme Court convicts four men of gang rape, overturning acquittals
Summary
The Supreme Court has convicted four men of gang rape in Morang, overturning acquittals by lower courts and sentencing each to nine years in prison. It also ordered compensation for the survivor and criticised the medical examination and handling of the case.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court convicted Ajay Paswan, Sujit Chaudhary, Rajesh Kamat and Rabin Kamat for a gang rape in Morang and sentenced each to nine years in prison.
- The court overturned acquittals by the district court and the High Court in Biratnagar, saying the victim’s later contradictory testimony did not erase other supporting evidence.
- It ordered compensation of Rs600,000 from the Crime Victim Relief Fund and another Rs100,000 through the Morang District Court.
- The judgment criticised the medical examination and instructed the government to caution the hospital and doctors involved.
