In a Nainital rape case, the POCSO court has handed down a judgment, sentencing the brother-in-law (JIJA) to 20 years behind bars with a hefty fine of Rs 20 thousand. This verdict stems from his illicit relations with his minor sister-in-law, a grievous act that has left a community reeling with disbelief.The tragic saga unfolded when the victim, burdened by her circumstances, took drastic measures. She implicated her own cousin by discarding the child born from the illicit relationship into a nearby drain. Tragically, this desperate act led to her brothers devastating demise, as he succumbed to the weight of despair, ending his own life.Legal battle for justiceAdvocate Naveen Chandra Joshi, representing the victim revealed grim details of the case. It began on February 6, 2020, with the discovery of a newborn girl abandoned in a drain in Mallital, Nainital. When rushed to nearby BD Pandey Hospital, the infants dire condition prompted further inquiry, which revealed a web of deceit and tragedy.Shocking revelationsAs the case proceeded, it reached trial under the watchful eye of Special Judge POCSO Nandan Singh. However, the narrative took a dramatic turn with the accuseds tragic decision to end his own life on April 17, 2020. Yet, even in death, his blood samples would hold the key to a startling revelation months later.What does the forensic report revealEight months after the postmortem, a forensic report shattered preconceived notions. Contrary to initial beliefs, the deceased was not the biological father of the infant. This revelation spurred the victims father to demand a reinvestigation, which unearthed a disturbing truth lurking beneath the surface.Pursuit of truthFurther investigation uncovered the shocking reality: the victims brother-in-law, a resident of Mallitals ward number seven, was the biological father. In a courageous move, the victim confessed to her illicit relationship, which was proved by Advocate Naveen Chandra Joshi and testimony from ten witnesses.Armed with irrefutable evidence, the court delivered its verdict and sentenced the guilty brother-in-law to 20 years of imprisonment and imposed a substantial fine.
