Early Times Report
JAMMU, Mar 14: Principal Sessions Judge Udhampur Haq Nawaz Zargar today awarded 2 years rigorous imprisonment and fine to Tirath Ram who was facing trial in outraging the modesty of a minor girl. The Principal Sessions Judge after hearing both the sides observed that all the facts and circumstance of the case and the conduct of the convicted-accused and the evolving stand of law, when it comes to crime against woman, the convicted-accused is sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment of two years with a fine of Rs.3,000/ and in case of default in payment of fine, he shall undergo a further imprisonment for three (3) months. Accused-convict is committed to jail to serve the sentence. —JNF |
