Jammu and Kashmir High Court upheld Sajad Ahmad Bhat's sexual abuse conviction of a minor.

The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court rejected an appeal by Sajad Ahmad Bhat, challenging his lower court conviction in a sexual abuse case involving a minor. Bhat was convicted under Section 376 read with Section 511 of the Ranbir Penal Code, sentenced to 4 years in rigorous imprisonment, and a fine of Rs 10,000. The high court found the evidence of Bhat's actions and upheld the conviction, dismissing the appeal.

August 17, 2024
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