Sonebhadra court jailed the man for raping the woman

In Sonebhadra, a court sentenced a man to ten years in prison for raping a woman under the guise of marriage. The crime occurred in the Ghorawal area a decade ago. The court also imposed a fine of 50,000 rupees. The victim filed a complaint in 2017, alleging the man had maintained a physical relationship with her for three years by promising marriage. He later abandoned her and was reportedly planning to marry someone else. The court's decision followed the examination of witness testimonies, evidence, and arguments presented by both prosecution and defense lawyers. The fine includes 25,000 rupees to be given to the victim.