Comedian Darshan Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For Raping Minor

Dwarf comedian Darshan, best known for his YouTube videos, was sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment. A Haryana court sentenced the jail time to the comedian for raping a minor. As per reports, the victim's mother filed a complaint against the comedian in September 2020.

Darshan lured the victim in false pretense of casting her in a video

Darshan has been accused of manipulation and systematic abuse. As per reports, he lured the minor victim to meet him by promising to feature her in a video. He then forced her into accompanying him to Chandigarh. He then raped her in a hotel room.

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The victim's lawyer Rekha Mittal revealed more chilling details of the case. To legitimize his crime, Darshan tried to falsify documents to prove that the victim was an adult. As per Money Control, Mittal also alleged that the comedian coerced the victim into getting married to him, motivated by further exploring her. 

What punishment did Darshan get? 

On March 11, a Haryana court sentenced Darshan to 20 years imprisonment under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. Additionally, heavy fines and sentences have also been levied on the comedian.

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Additionally, the court has also mandated a ₹2,00,000 compensation to the victim, intended to provide some relief after the severe trauma.