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HC slaps 30 years on child rapist after calling Raja Beta blind patriarchy
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
Court says ‘Raja Beta’ culture protected him
The Punjab and Haryana High Court reduced a death sentence to 30 years of rigorous imprisonment for a man convicted of raping and murdering a five-year-old girl in 2018. While delivering the ruling, the court criticised India’s “Raja Beta” culture, arguing that blind parental protection and patriarchy can shield offenders and delay justice.
- HC changed death sentence to 30 years rigorous imprisonment
- Conviction involved rape and murder of a five-year-old in 2018
- Judges criticised ‘Raja Beta’ culture and patriarchal protection
- Court’s remarks targeted how families can enable offenders
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