Srinagar, Feb. 18 -- A Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in north Kashmir has convicted a faith healer, under Section 377 of the Ranbir Penal Code (RPC) for repeatedly sexually abusing minors.
The Chief Judicial Magistrate Baramulla at Sopore Mir Wajahat on Monday convicted Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh under Section 377 for committing unnatural offenses against minors.
"The prosecution has established all ingredients of the offense beyond reasonable doubt, warranting conviction for victimizing PW8 & PW3. The defense has failed to create any substantial doubt that would merit an acquittal. Accordingly, the accused, Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, is convicted under Section 377 RPC for committing unnatural offenses against PW3 and PW8," the CJM order read.
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