Kerala High Court upholds conviction of former priest in rape case
The Hindu
The court, however, reduced the sentence of 20 years rigorous imprisonment awarded by the Special Court to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.
The Kerala High Court on Wednesday confirmed the conviction awarded by the Thalassery Special Court to Robin Vadakkumcheril, former Vicar of St. Sebastian Church, Kottiyoor in a case relating to raping a minor girl and also under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
The court, however, reduced the sentence of to 10 years rigorous imprisonment.
Justice R. Narayana Pisharady, passed the verdict while disposing of an appeal filed by the former priest against the Special Court judgment.
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