Karnataka: Man gets one year RI for outraging modesty of mentally-challenged woman

Mangalore | Wednesday | 5th September, 2018

Summary:

Inspector T D Nagaraj had filed the chargesheet.Judith said she will move the higher court seeking enhancement of punishment. Not only this, but he also threatened to kill her, if she revealed the matter to anyone. The victim is also eligible for compensation from the District Legal Services Authority.As many as 17 witnesses were examined and 18 documents submitted. While the mother, a coolie, was busy fending for the family and the sister had visited her aunt, Shekhar gained entry into their house and sexually assaulted the victim. Shekhar Shettigar , 53, a resident of Permude, about 13km from here, was the victim’s neighbour, and knew about her mental condition well.When the victim’s sister came back home, she found that the victim’s clothes were torn and tattered..