New Delhi, March 18 -- Renowned dwarf comedian Darshan, who belongs to Haryana, was sentenced to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for the rape of a minor girl, reported News18 on Tuesday.

The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ) Sunil Jindal in Hisar delivered the verdict on Monday.

Earlier on 11 March, Darshan was found guilty and has remained in police custody since.

The bench sentenced him 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.

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