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Megha Sanjay Dhabhade (9), a minor dalit girl is resident of Haram village, Achalpur- Tahsil in Amravati Dist., belongs to scheduled caste community. On 23/04/2007, Megha went to bring Milk from a shop (Mother Diary) of man belonging to dominant caste. He called her inside the room with a pretext and forcibly raped her by clutching her mouth with cloth.
The victim came home back crying and narrated the incident to her parents. A case was registered on 26/04/2007, in Achalpur police station against rapist as No.37/07, u/s 354,342,506 IPC & 3(1)(xi) SC/ST (PoA) Act. Charge Sheet in the case is filed. Case is under Trial. Investigation conducted by Deputy Superintendent of Police. Two accused were arrested and later bailed out. Compensation of Rs. 25000/- is paid to the victim after the Medical Examination. Case compromised.
Case in Brief
Raghavamma migrated with her family for livlihood to Adavi Takkellapadu and is working as watchman for the fields of Dayakar. He made her contest for the panchayat elections. The victim won in the elections. He used to pay her Rs.1,000/- per month and himself exercise the power. He confined her and her son with the help of Bapayya when she questioned him. They made her sign on blank papers, boycotted her from the village.