Juvenile gets 20 years in 2017 gang rape case after trial as adult

In Budaun, a juvenile has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the 2017 gang rape of a 14-year-old girl. Tried as an adult, he pleaded not guilty, unlike his co-accused who confessed in juvenile court. The survivor’s testimony, medical report, and co-accused confessions led to the conviction, with the court imposing a fine of Rs 50,000.