India, March 18 -- A Haryana court has sentenced renowned dwarf comedian Darshan to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl. According to a News18 report, Darshan was found guilty on March 11 and has remained in police custody since conviction.

Additional district and sessions judge Sunil Jindal sentenced the comedian to 20 years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1 lakh under the POCSO Act, three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs.5,000 under Section 363, one-year imprisonment, and a fine of Rs.1,000 under Section 343, and two years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs.1,000 under Section 506, the report added.ALSO READ: Lucknow man arrested for allegedly raping 7-year-old girl from his neighbourhood

According to the report, a...