10-Year Jail for Woman Who Facilitated Rape, Court Cites Continued Criminal Conduct: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court delivered a strict judgment in the case of State versus Sweety, sentencing a woman to 10 years rigorous imprisonment for her role in facilitating rape. The Court highlighted that involvement in such serious offences attracts punishment under Section 109 IPC read with Section 376 IPC, which deals with abetment and rape respectively. Facts of the Case According to the prosecution, the convict played an active role…