A Delhi court has convicted a man for the kidnapping and penetrative sexual assault of a minor, highlighting the extreme brutality of the crime. The court noted that the injuries inflicted were life-threatening for a child of such a young age, emphasizing the victim's immense suffering.
Case Background
The incident dates back to November 2025, when the accused, Sunny Kumar, a neighbour of the victim, allegedly lured the child away under the pretext of buying her chocolate. According to the victim's mother, when the child did not return home until late evening, she began searching for her. Around 9 pm, the accused brought the child back, with blood visible on her clothes. Upon questioning, the victim disclosed the assault. She was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, and a First Information Report was registered at Mahendra Park police station.
Interim Compensation Granted
In December of the same year, the court took note of the severe injuries suffered by the child, which left her dependent on tubes for urination and defecation. The court directed the North Delhi Legal Services Authority to grant interim compensation of Rs 5 lakh to the family to help alleviate their sorrows and provide financial support during the child's recovery.
Court Verdict and Legal Findings
On April 30, Justice Amit Sahrawat held Sunny Kumar liable for offences including kidnapping, rape causing grievous injuries to a girl under 12 years of age, and aggravated penetrative sexual assault under Sections 137(2), 64(2)(l), and 65(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Section 6 of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The defence, represented by an amicus curiae, argued that the injuries were caused by a fall and not by the alleged assault. The court rejected this claim, noting the improbability that the victim would fall on an object with such precision that only her private parts were torn apart, and from the inside.
Evidence and Conviction
Relying on the medical report and submissions by prosecutor Aditya Kumar, the court concluded that the injuries sustained by the victim and the doctor's testimonies were sufficient to prove beyond any reasonable doubt that the harm was caused by a penetrative act. Justice Sahrawat also dismissed the argument that the accused's act of bringing the child home negated his involvement, citing CCTV footage that showed him with the child on the day of the incident.
This case underscores the critical importance of swift legal action and support for victims of child sexual abuse, as well as the need for stringent punishment for offenders.
