An Aligarh court delivered life imprisonment to a 30-year-old man convicted of repeatedly raping and blackmailing a minor Dalit girl.
The verdict also imposed a fine, reflecting the severity of the crimes.
The accused exploited family trust to commit sexual offenses over two years.
Cases under the POCSO and anti-intimidation laws were invoked during prosecution.
The sentence underlines judicial intent to deter crimes against children.
