Accused gets 3 months RI for outraging modesty of married woman

Akola, Mar 1 (UNI) An ex-serviceman was today sentenced to three months rigorous imprisonment and fine of Rs 500 for outraging modesty of a married woman.

The victim Mrs Vandana Gajanan sirsat, a resident of nearby village Mhaisang under Borgaon Manju police station in Akola district has not been supported by her husband Gajanan and mother-in-law who later turned hostile to the prosecution.

The prosecution told the court that on the night of May 28, 2005, the accused Umraj Janrao Gawai (35) outraged the modesty of the woman when she was sleeping in the courtyard of the house. She cried for help.

Her husband and mother-in-law lodged a complaint against the accused with the police. In all 5 witness were examined while two of them later turned hostile.

UNI