HC upholds 7 year jail term to priest for raping girl in temple

Source: asianage.com - 

The Delhi High Court has upheld the seven-year jail term to a priest for raping a 16-year-old girl repeatedly in a temple here, ruing that the 'dehumanising act' has been committed by a 'trustworthy and respected' person of the society.

"The heinous offence was committed by a priest who is respected in the society and considered to be a trustworthy person. But disregarding morality and consequence of his act, he committed such a barbaric offence upon a young girl repeatedly."

"In my considered opinion, the prosecution has brought home the guilt of the appellant beyond reasonable doubt," Justice M.L. Mehta said and dismissed the plea of the convict.

Justice Mehta upheld the lower court's conviction and award of seven years rigorous imprisonment to Prem Dass, a priest with Lord Shiva temple in North West Delhi here who repeatedly raped the school-going girl inside the temple.

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